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)

Question

• an emotional description of an orphaned elephant
• the cost of ivory on the black market
• a comparison of yearly elephant-population rates
• the credentials of a biologist studying the elephants

Answer 1

The part of the article that is likely to contain an example of pathos is "an emotional description of an orphaned elephant." Pathos appeals to the audience's emotions, and this description would evoke feelings of empathy and compassion.