In the statement where King expresses satisfaction from being considered an extremist, he employs pathos. This approach appeals to the emotions of the audience, evoking feelings related to the struggles for justice and the necessity of taking bold stands.
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LETTER FROM BIRMINGHAM JAIL
Credit Line: Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., “Letter from a Birmingham Jail.” April 16, 1963. The Estate of Martin Luther King, Jr.
King says, “But as I continued to think about the matter, I gradually gained a bit of satisfaction from being considered an extremist.” Which rhetorical strategy does King employ with this statement?
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pathos
pathos
logos
logos
ethos
ethos
tone
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