Which word could correctly replace the word melancholy/pensive gloomy humid or dark

Write a précis of "from 'on the duty of civil disobedience'" paragraph 1 by henry david thoreau.

What effect does an author achieve b the language of the monstrous? y using words with strong connotations? how does this relate to

1. fallacy of logos "my favorite teacher said that we should vote for mr. martinez, so i believe he is the best." 2. fallacy of ethos "if we don't pass this environmental protection bill now, the world will probably end soon." 3. fallacy of pathos "the last time it rained, our local sports team won. it is raining today, so they will win tonight."