An author is writing an article about the dangers faced by the African elephant. Which of the following

parts of the article likely contain an example of pathos?(1 point)
a comparison of yearly elephant-population rates
the cost of ivory on the black market
the credentials of a biologist studying the elephants
an emotional description of an orphaned elephan

1 answer

The part of the article that likely contains an example of pathos is "an emotional description of an orphaned elephant." Pathos appeals to the audience's emotions, and this description would evoke feelings of sympathy and concern for the plight of the elephant.