Question

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

Explanation:

Pathos is a rhetorical appeal that uses emotion to persuade an audience. An emotional description of an orphaned elephant directly targets the reader's feelings, which aligns with the use of pathos. The other options rely on logical data (population rates, ivory cost) or ethical credibility (biologist credentials), which are logos and ethos respectively.

Answer:

an emotional description of an orphaned elephant