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

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

the cost of ivory on the black market
the cost of ivory on the black market

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

an emotional description of an orphaned elephant

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 describing an orphaned elephant would evoke feelings of sympathy and compassion.