Question

Which of the following is an example of an appeal that uses pathos?

A. Adopting an animal will not only save the animal's life, but it will also bring you love and joy.
B. Last year, 17 percent of all motor vehicles produced in the United States were recalled.
C. A recent poll showed that 60 percent of the people who took a cruise in the past year said they would like to go on another.
D. The mayor of New York recently made a speech encouraging people to eat less meat.

Answer 1

A. Adopting an animal will not only save the animal's life, but it will also bring you love and joy.

Pathos appeals to emotions, it evokes pity, sadness, and emotions of the like.