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Read the excerpt from "Choice: A Tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.” by Alice Walker.

At the moment I first saw him, he was being handcuffed and shoved into a police truck. He had dared to claim his rights as a native son, and had been arrested. He displayed no fear, but seemed calm and serene, unaware of his own extraordinary courage. His whole body, like his conscience, was at peace.

What is the effect of the pathos in this excerpt?

It questions King’s ability to be a leader.
It provides historical context about King.
It highlights King’s impact on the speaker.
It suggests that King did not want to appear conceited.

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It highlights King’s impact on the speaker.

Explanation: The emotional description (calm, serene, unaware of his own courage) evokes admiration and shows how the sight moved the speaker, emphasizing his moral authority and personal effect on her.