Read the excerpt from Roosevelt's "Four

Question

Freedoms" speech.

No person should try, or be allowed, to get rich out of
this program; and the principle of tax payments in
accordance with ability to pay should be constantly
before our eyes to guide our legislation.

Roosevelt uses the phrase "our eyes to guide
legislation to assure listeners that he is a fair leader
who can be trusted to manage the extra taxes
collected. This is an example of an appeal to

A. values.

B. reason.

C. feelings.

D. character.

Answer 1

The correct answer is D. character.

In this excerpt, Roosevelt emphasizes fairness and the principle of tax payments according to ability, suggesting that he is a trustworthy leader who will manage taxes responsibly. This appeals to his character as a leader, aiming to assure listeners of his integrity and commitment to fairness.