Question

Read this passage from "The Obligation to Endure":

Another factor in the modern insect problem is one that
must be viewed against a background of geologic and
human history: the spreading of thousands of different
kinds of organisms from their native homes to invade new
territories. This worldwide migration has been studied and
graphically described by the British ecologist Charles Elton
in his recent book The Ecology of Invasions.
Which appeal(s) does Carson most rely on in this passage?
A. Pathos and logos
B. Logos and ethos
C. Pathos
D. Ethos

Answer 1

logos and ethos

Step-by-step explanation:

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Answer 2

D. Ethos

Step-by-step explanation:

According to this passage from "The Obligation to Endure, the author talks about the insect problem, looking at it from a historical viewpoint. He mentions the work of Charles Elton, a British ecologist to back up his assertions.

The appeal(s) that Carson relies on most in this passage is Ethos. This is because, he makes use of historical evidence.