Question

"The reality," [Lester Brown, president of the Washington-based Earth Policy Institute] says, "is that the world is only one poor harvest away from chaos. We are so close to the edge that politically destabilising food prices could come at any time."

How does the author use logos in the passage?
A. By appealing to the emotions of the reader
B. By quoting a public figure to establish credibility
C. By revealing the bias that the author holds
D. By providing a logical explanation of events

Answer 1

The author of the text that contains this quote appeals to the reader's sense of logic by quoting an authority/expert on the matter. Taking into consideration that expert's opinions, in argument, are as close to a fact as you can get without actually using a fact, this shows us how your best answer here is option B.