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)
Responses

an emotional description of an orphaned elephant
an emotional description of an orphaned elephant

the credentials of a biologist studying the elephants
the credentials of a biologist studying the elephants

a comparison of yearly elephant-population rates
a comparison of yearly elephant-population rates

the cost of ivory on the black market

Answer 1

An example of pathos in the article would likely be **an emotional description of an orphaned elephant**. Pathos appeals to the audience's emotions, and describing the plight of an orphaned elephant is a powerful way to evoke feelings of sympathy and compassion.