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

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

a comparison of yearly elephant-population rates

Answer 1

an emotional description of an orphaned elephant

Pathos appeals to emotion; the other choices are factual/logical (ivory cost, population rates) or ethical/credibility appeal (biologist's credentials).