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 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
an emotional description of an orphaned elephant

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

Answer 1

an emotional description of an orphaned elephant — because pathos appeals to the reader's emotions, and that description is meant to evoke sympathy.