Question

An author is writing an article about the dangers faced by the African elephant.

Which part of the article will likely contain an example of pathos?

Remember, pathos is an appeal to emotions; it refers to a persuasive technique that aims to sway an audience by evoking their feelings and values, rather than logic or facts alone.

(1 point)

a comparison of yearly elephant-population rates

the cost of ivory on the black market

an description of an orphaned elephant

the credentials of a biologist studying the elephants

Answer 1

an description of an orphaned elephant

This appeals to emotions (sympathy and sadness), which is the essence of pathos.