Question
(the fire of 1866) personal reminiscence in book making and some short stories By R. M. Ballantyle
Check TWO that apply.
How does the story use rhetorical appeals to persuade a person to prepare for and prevent a fire?
by the use of reason
providing statistics about the temperature of fire
giving the knowledge that a firefighter was rewarded
through the fear of a family member being harmed
Check TWO that apply.
How does the story use rhetorical appeals to persuade a person to prepare for and prevent a fire?
by the use of reason
providing statistics about the temperature of fire
giving the knowledge that a firefighter was rewarded
through the fear of a family member being harmed
Answers
GPT-4o mini
To identify how the story uses rhetorical appeals to persuade a person to prepare for and prevent a fire in "The Fire of 1866" by R. M. Ballantyne, the following two options apply:
1. **by the use of reason** - The narrative may appeal to logic and rational thought by discussing the dangers of fire and the steps that can be taken to prevent it.
2. **through the fear of a family member being harmed** - The story likely evokes emotional responses by highlighting the potential dangers to loved ones, motivating readers to take fire prevention seriously.
The other options about providing statistics or mentioning a firefighter being rewarded may not be directly relevant to the rhetorical strategies typically associated with persuasive writing aimed at fire prevention.
1. **by the use of reason** - The narrative may appeal to logic and rational thought by discussing the dangers of fire and the steps that can be taken to prevent it.
2. **through the fear of a family member being harmed** - The story likely evokes emotional responses by highlighting the potential dangers to loved ones, motivating readers to take fire prevention seriously.
The other options about providing statistics or mentioning a firefighter being rewarded may not be directly relevant to the rhetorical strategies typically associated with persuasive writing aimed at fire prevention.