Read the excerpt from "the environmental ethic."

mother earth . . is no more than the commonality of organisms and the physical environment they maintain with each passing moment, an environment that will destabilize and turn lethal if the organisms are disturbed too much. . to disregard the diversity of life is to risk catapulting ourselves into an alien environment. we will have become like the pilot whales that inexplicably beach themselves on new england shores.

which of the following choices best expresses the type of appeal wilson uses in this passage? a. the author uses logos to develop his argument by providing factual information about pilot whales in new england.
b. the author uses logos to develop his argument by gaining sympathy for the pilot whales in new england.
c. the author uses pathos to develop his argument by including emotionally charged language to evoke a response.
d. the author uses pathos to develop his argument by chastising the reader for the destruction of the environment.

I believe the answer is: A. The author uses logos to develop his argument by providing factual information about pilot whales in New England.

Logos refers to a form of persuading an audience by using facts, reasons, and logical approach. This could be identified by spotting a sentence that provide a practical solution for a specific problem. This could be seen on this line : . . . We will have become like the pilot whales that inexplicably . . .

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animal farm, written by george orwell, is a representation of russia after the revolution that led stalin to take over power.

in this excerpt, the central idea seems to be that the animals (a representation of society), when they believe to be working for a greater good and equality, are obedient and productive. they were convinced that, after expelling the owner (jones) from the farm, they would live in harmony and be fairly treated.

as we know, the pigs become the leaders and grow more selfish and dictatorial with time. in the end, they look and act in a way so similar to humans that it is impossible to tell the difference. the ideals of equality are shattered, and the farm turns out to be worse than it was before. the animals are manipulated with false propaganda and forced to work in order to enrich the pigs.