Question

select the correct answer.
which of these statements would have the best pathos appeal?
a. please consider donating to applause for paws so our kittens have the food and care they need.
b. through our fundraising organization, applause for paws raised $1000 for local animal shelters.
c. as the chair of applause for paws, ive used my experience on the board of the humane society to raise funds and awareness.
d. applause for paws trains foster pets and showcases them at live performances during adoption events.

Explanation:

Pathos appeals to emotions. Option D talks about training foster pets and showcasing them at adoption events, which can evoke empathy and emotional connection (e.g., people feel compassion for the pets, want to help them find homes). Option A is a request, B is about fundraising results (logos/ethos), C is about personal experience (ethos). So D has the best pathos appeal.

Answer:

D. Applause for Paws trains foster pets and showcases them at live performances during adoption events.