"Useless Creatures" by Richard Conniff

Question

What type of argument does the author use in this speech?

a. ad hominem
b. pathos
c. logos
d. syntax

Answer 1

In "Useless Creatures," Richard Conniff primarily employs b. pathos. He appeals to the emotions of the audience by highlighting the beauty and importance of animals that are often considered useless or unimportant. Conniff's argument relies on emotional resonance to challenge the preconceived notions about these creatures, making pathos the dominant rhetorical strategy in his speech.