Question

Read this passage from "The Obligation to Endure":

Adjust to these chemicals would require time on the scale that is nature's; it would require not merely the years of a man's life but the life of generations. And even , were it by some miracle possible, would be futile, for the new chemicals come from our laboratories in an endless stream; almost five hundred annually find their way into actual use in the United States alone.

Which appeal(s) does Carson most rely on in this passage?
A. Ethos
B. Pathos and ethos
C. Logos
D. Logos and Pathos

Answer 1

b

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer 2

The author of the excerpt uses appeal that rely on

D. Logos and Pathos

Step-by-step explanation:

Logos is a Greek word which means that, an argument that appeals to a given audience sense of logic or reason in a given discussion. On the other-hand, Pathos evokes pity and sadness over the events in a given discussion.

In the excerpts above, it could be seen that, Carson rely on Pathos when he said that, endless stream of new chemicals are manufactured and pushed to Americans while approximately 500 are only used.

Logos, on the other hand, when his appeal to people to endure due to the fact that, adjustment to these chemicals would take time.