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"Wilberforce 1789 abolition speech"
by William Wilberforce
How does the word choice in this paragraph impact readers?
(1 point)
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It gives them something to consider logically.
It gives them something to consider logically.
It appeals to their emotions.
It appeals to their emotions.
It engages their sense of ethics.
It engages their sense of ethics.
It uses a fallacious statement to persuade them.
by William Wilberforce
How does the word choice in this paragraph impact readers?
(1 point)
Responses
It gives them something to consider logically.
It gives them something to consider logically.
It appeals to their emotions.
It appeals to their emotions.
It engages their sense of ethics.
It engages their sense of ethics.
It uses a fallacious statement to persuade them.
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GPT-4o mini
The word choice in William Wilberforce's 1789 abolition speech primarily **appeals to their emotions**. His use of vivid and evocative language is designed to provoke a strong emotional response from the audience, highlighting the urgency and moral imperative of the abolitionist cause. While it may also engage their sense of ethics and offer logical reasoning, the impact on readers is particularly profound through emotional appeal.