Question

Which statement is an example of an appeal that uses pathos?

A. The president of the United States has endorsed this candidate for office
B. A poll shows that 75 percent of the city's police officers support the new legislation
C. The beautiful weather in San Diego will lift your spirits and make you feel alive
D. The price of a 2-bedroom home has increased 28 percent in the past years

Answer 1

The answer is C because emotion is used to show what the weather is like.

Answer 2

The correct answer is C. The beautiful weather in San Diego will lift your spirits and make you feel alive.
Pathos refers to emotional appeal, which means that the narrator will use words which will appeal to the feelings of the readers or listeners. A, B, and D just state facts, and will more likely use logos or ethos rather than pathos.