Question

question 13 (1 point)
the appeal known as pathos is best described as choosing content to which the audience will have
a. an emotional response.
b. a shared intellectual grasp.
c. a logical understanding.
d. recognized expert opinion.

Explanation:

Pathos is a rhetorical appeal that aims to evoke emotions in the audience. It is used to connect with the audience on an emotional level. Options B (shared intellectual grasp) relates more to logos (logical appeal) in some aspects but not pathos. Option C (logical understanding) is mainly about logos. Option D (recognized expert opinion) is more about ethos (credibility and authority). Only option A (emotional response) aligns with the definition of pathos.

Answer:

A. An emotional response.