Informed Citizen Read this passage from "An Indian Father's Plea":
Millions of dollars have been appropriated by Congress
each year for "Indian Education. All you have to do is
encourage your school to use these resources. My Indian
child has a constitutional right to learn and maintain his
culture. By the same token, I believe that non-Indian
children have a constitutional right to learn about our
Native American heritage and culture, because Indians
play a significant part in the history of Western society.
Which statement best explains the type of appeal the author is using in this
passage?
O A. The author is making an appeal to ethos by referring to respected
institutions such as the U. S. Congress.
B. The author is making an appeal to ethos by providing facts and
evidence to support his argument.
C. The author is making an appeal to pathos by giving definitions and
descriptions to inform the audience.
D. The author is making an appeal to logos by using strong words to
evoke an emotional response in the audience