Question

why does i have a dream fit that category, and why is it effective at appealing to that texts audience?
the i have a dream speech appears to be pathos because he was speaking for black people and their freedom.

Explanation:

Pathos is an appeal to emotion. In "I Have a Dream," Martin Luther King Jr. uses emotional language and vivid imagery to evoke feelings of hope, justice, and the desire for freedom among Black people (the audience). By speaking directly to their experiences of oppression and their longing for equality, he effectively stirs their emotions, making the speech resonate deeply.

Answer:

The "I Have a Dream" speech fits the pathos category because it uses emotional language and imagery to appeal to the emotions (hope, desire for freedom) of Black people (the audience). It is effective as it directly addresses their experiences of oppression and their longing for equality, stirring their emotions.