Question
Read this passage from "The American Dream."
One of the first things we notice in this dream is an amazing universalism. It does not say some men, but it says all men. It does not say all white men, but it says all men, which includes black men. It does not say all Gentiles, but it says all men, which includes Jews. It does not say all Protestants, but it says all men, which includes Catholics.
Which phrase from the passage most strongly reflects an appeal to logos?
“an amazing universalism”
“It does not say all Protestants”
“but it says all men”
“It does not say all Gentiles”
One of the first things we notice in this dream is an amazing universalism. It does not say some men, but it says all men. It does not say all white men, but it says all men, which includes black men. It does not say all Gentiles, but it says all men, which includes Jews. It does not say all Protestants, but it says all men, which includes Catholics.
Which phrase from the passage most strongly reflects an appeal to logos?
“an amazing universalism”
“It does not say all Protestants”
“but it says all men”
“It does not say all Gentiles”
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The phrase that most strongly reflects an appeal to logos is “but it says all men.” This phrase emphasizes the logical inclusivity of the concept being discussed—indicating that the idea of the "American Dream" encompasses everyone rather than being limited to specific groups. This logical reasoning highlights the universal application of the dream to all people, which is a key component of logos.
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