Question

Which activity is an example of a pathos appeal in a wartime speech?

A. Showing images of the destruction caused by an enemy attack
B. Explaining war plans and citing credible military strategists
C. Using graphs to illustrate territory gained in different battles
D. Giving reasons a country should enter war

Answer 1

A. showing images of the destruction by an enemy attack

Answer 2

The correct answer is option A. "Showing images of the destruction caused by an enemy attack". The way of persuasion know as pathos, appeals to the audience emotions to persuade their points of view. By showing images of destruction caused by enemy attack during a wartime speech, the speaker tries to get into the audience emotions to get horrified or angry, therefore pathos is being applied.