Question

Picture a small puppy left alone in a cold shelter cage, waiting for someone to notice him. He watches families walk by, hoping someone will take him home. When you adopt from a shelter, you give animals like him a second chance at love and safety.

Which persuasive appeal is mainly used in this paragraph?

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2 points
A. Logos
B. Ethos
C. Pathos
D. Allusion

Answer 1

C. Pathos — the paragraph appeals to the reader's emotions by describing the lonely, cold puppy and encouraging sympathy and compassion.