Question

read the excerpt from fast food nation.
every saturday, elisa zamot gets up at 5:15 in the morning. its a struggle, and her head feels groggy as she steps into the shower. her little sisters, cookie and sabrina, are fast asleep in their beds. by 5:30, elisas showered, done her hair, and put on her mcdonalds uniform. shes sixteen, bright - eyed and olive - skinned, pretty and petite, ready for another day of work. elisas mother usually drives her the half - mile or so to the restaurant, but sometimes elisa walks, leaving home before the sun rises.
which of the following choices best describes the rhetorical appeal used in this excerpt?
the excerpt demonstrates logos because it is completely objective and lacking in emotion
the excerpt demonstrates logos because it contains statistics to support the authors claim
the excerpt demonstrates ethos because the author positions himself as an expert on the topic
the excerpt demonstrates pathos because the author presents a compelling story using emotional language

Explanation:

The excerpt uses pathos (emotional appeal) by describing Elisa's early, tiring work routine (waking at 5:15, walking before sunrise) with vivid, relatable details to evoke empathy. It does not use logos (no objectivity/statistics) or ethos (no author expertise claim).

Answer:

The excerpt demonstrates pathos because the author presents a compelling story using emotional language