Question

read this line from \the american dream.\

america is essentially a dream, a dream as yet unfulfilled.

which word most strongly appeals to pathos?

\america\
\essentially\
\dream\
\unfulfilled\

Explanation:

Define pathos and analyze the given line

Pathos is a rhetorical appeal that targets the audience's emotions, values, or desires. The line states: "America is essentially a dream, a dream as yet unfulfilled."

Evaluate the emotional impact of each option

• "America" is a proper noun establishing the subject.
• "essentially" is an adverb used for emphasis.
• "dream" represents an aspiration or ideal.
• "unfulfilled" evokes feelings of longing, sadness, hope, or disappointment regarding a promise that has not yet been realized.

Determine the strongest emotional appeal

The word "unfulfilled" carries the strongest emotional weight (pathos) because it directly highlights a sense of yearning, incompleteness, and emotional tension.

Answer:

• "America"
• "essentially"
• "dream"
• "unfulfilled" (Correct answer)