Which description of a television ad for breakfast cereal is an example of the pathos appeal?

A. The ad shows a happy family eating breakfast together around a large table.
B. The ad features a doctor saying that eating cereal has health benefits.
C. The ad points out that the cereal comes in a large box but does not cost very much.
D. The ad explains why people should take time to eat a good breakfast.

1 answer

A. The ad shows a happy family eating breakfast together around a large table.

This description appeals to pathos because it evokes an emotional response by portraying a warm, family-oriented scene that invokes feelings of happiness and togetherness.