Which statement is false? “the philosophy of composition” uses more effective appeals to logos than on writing. edgar allan poe demonstrates ethos by including references to numerous literary works. king’s memoir demonstrates more ethos than poe’s expository essay. in on writing, king appeals to pathos with imagery and examples.

King wants to explain how he became a "good writer" (King's words) to a fellow writer. Selecting nonfiction, specifically the memoir, is appropriate because memoirs recount personal experiences and development, the exact ideas addressed by King. The memoir makes use of narrative techniques, which would allow an author who is explaining how he became a "good writer" to use evidence from his life easily.