Question

read the excerpt below from president john f. kennedys inaugural address and then answer questions 4 - 5. excerpt: we dare not forget today that we are the heirs of that first revolution. let the word go forth from this time and place, to friend and foe alike, that the torch has been passed to a new generation of americans—born in this century, tempered by war, disciplined by a hard and bitter peace, proud of our ancient heritage—and unwilling to witness or permit the slow undoing of those human rights to which this nation has always been committed, and to which we are committed today at home and around the world. how does president kennedy use pathos in this excerpt? by using humor by using metaphors of war by using diction that supports pride in our country by telling a story/anecdote

Explanation:

Pathos is an appeal to emotion. In the excerpt, words like "proud of our ancient heritage" and the commitment to human - rights evoke a sense of national pride. There is no humor, no story/anecdote, and while there are references to war, the main emotional appeal is through pride - inspiring diction.

Answer:

C. By using diction that supports pride in our country