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)

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

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

the cost of ivory on the black market

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 describing an orphaned elephant would evoke empathy and compassion.