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

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

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 emotional description of an orphaned elephant

Pathos appeals to readers' emotions, and describing an orphaned elephant is intended to evoke sympathy.