Question

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

Answer 1

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.