Question

Which of the following persuasive techniques does Mary Fisher use in her speech?

presenting an appeal to pity
reinforcing existing beliefs and laws
shaping attitudes by presenting reliable evidence- ethos
presenting unsupported claims

Answer 1

presenting an appeal to pity

Step-by-step explanation:

According to AIDS activist Mary Fisher's "Whisper of Aids", she made use of different literary techniques such as metaphor, logos, antithesis and most importantly pathos to get people to join the movement against the silence of aids by people.

Therefore, according to the available options, the correct answer is option A, presenting an appeal to pity (pathos)