Question

Which of the following choices best describes the type of appeal used in this quotation?

I think that ’twixt the negroes of the South and the women at the North, all talking about rights, the white men will be in a fix pretty soon.
a. Ethos
b. Logos
c. Pathos

Answer 1

The quotation expresses an appeal to emotion or pathos, as it suggests a situation causing discomfort or conflict concerning the rights of minority groups.

Step-by-step explanation:

The quotation in question is an example of pathos, which is an appeal to the audience's emotions. It suggests a scenario where the rights of different groups become a contentious and potentially uncomfortable situation for white men. The speaker does not lean on ethical credibility (ethos) or logical arguments (logos) but rather on the emotional turmoil and 'fix' that would ensue from the assertion of rights by both the negroes of the South and the women of the North.