Question

Which of the following is an example of an appeal that uses pathos? A. Donating money today will bring a smile to the face of a starving child. B. Children who eat a lot of candy are 25 percent more likely to have a cavity. C. The president of the association agrees that this is the right move. D. At least 47 percent of the animals at the zoo were born and raised in the facility.

Answer 1

The answer would be A. Pathos is using pity and sadness for something, and the only thing that would evoke sadness out of the choices is A. Hope this helps!

Answer 2

The correct answer is option A. Donating money today will bring a smile to the face of a starving child. Pathos triggers the emotions, so this would be the best answer.