Question

The setting of the Gettysburg Address is an example of rhetorical pathos because Lincoln A. showcased his authority as president of the United States. B. talked about the history of the country. C. was speaking at the site of a deadly battle. D. was asking the American people for their support.

Answer 1

The correct answer is C.

Rhetorical pathos is an appeal to pity or sadness. The only option that connects to pathos is that he was speaking at the site of a deadly battle. By speaking at Gettysburg, Lincoln forced his audience to remember what happened there.