Question

which sentence most clearly uses a pathos appeal?
a. how can you sit there while these poor parrots have their habitats destroyed?
b. statistics show that brushing and flossing reduce the likelihood of gum disease.
c. if you buy our stock now, you can double your money before the year is out.
d. as a professor of ancient history, i know a thing or two about classical greece.

Explanation:

Pathos is an appeal to emotion. Option A evokes sympathy for the poor parrots, which is an emotional appeal. Option B is a logical appeal (logos) using statistics. Option C is an appeal to self - interest (related to ethos in a business context). Option D is an appeal to the authority of the professor (ethos).

Answer:

A. How can you sit there while these poor parrots have their habitats destroyed?