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?
A. the credentials of a biologist studying the elephants
B. an emotional description of an orphaned elephant
C. the cost of ivory on the black market
D. a comparison of yearly elephant-population rates

Answer 1

B. an emotional description of an orphaned elephant

This choice is likely to contain an example of pathos, as it aims to evoke an emotional response from the reader by highlighting the plight of the orphaned elephant.