Question

which of the following is the best way for a speaker to build pathos? by showing the lack of credibility in other speakers by providing irrelevant statistics and data by appealing to specific emotions within the audience

Explanation:

Pathos is an appeal to emotion. Appealing to specific emotions within the audience helps build pathos. Showing lack of credibility in others is more about ethos - credibility. Providing statistics is more related to logos - logic.

Answer:

by appealing to specific emotions within the audience