Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 4.

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

Persuasion is the art of (1)_______ someone to agree with your point of view. According to Aristotle, there are three basic tools of persuasion: ethos, pathos and logos. Ethos is a speaker’s way of convincing the audience that she is a (2)______ source. Pathos is a speaker’s way of (3)_______with an audience’s emotions. Logos is the use of (4)_____or information to make your (5) _______more convincing.

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. facts.

Context: Logos appeals to logic and reasoning; the blank calls for something that provides evidence or support.

Meaning of the words:
Facts – verifiable information.
Clue – hint or indication, not strong enough for persuasion.
Evidence – proof, also fits, but “facts” is more general in this context.
Theory – an explanatory idea, less suitable for direct persuasion.

Correct word: facts

Reason: Logos relies on logical support; facts provide verifiable evidence to strengthen an argument.

Final Sentence: Logos is the use of facts or information to make your argument more convincing.

Hence, the chosen option will be correct.

SSC GD 2025 PYQ — Question 4