Question

But at the end of the day, we can have the most dedicated

teachers, the most supportive parents, the best schools in
the world - and none of it will make a difference
unless all of you
put in the hard work it takes to
succeed.
- Barack Obama
What kind of pathos does President Obama use in this excerpt from his Back
to School speech?
A. Humor
B. Fear
C. Inspiration
D. Shock

Answer 1

The answer is C Inspiration.

Step-by-step explanation:

Pathos = is appealing to a certain emotion, or value.

ethos = Credibility and trust.

Logos = logic and reasoning

Thus he is appealing to your emotional side by directly referencing you as someone who can stand up and do something.

Answer 2

C. Inpiration

Step-by-step explanation: