Question

when is pathos particularly effective in persuasion?
a. when presenting complex data
b. when establishing the speakers credibility
c. when trying to evoke compassion
d. when addressing a highly educated audience
what is ethos primarily concerned with in persuasive writing?
a. presenting logical and factual arguments
b. establishing the speakers credibility
c. appealing to emotions
d. creating a sense of urgency
how does a writer typically establish ethos in their argument?
a. by using emotional language
b. by sharing a personal story
c. by referencing their expertise
d. by presenting contradictory evidence

Explanation:

First Question (When is pathos particularly effective in persuasion?):

Pathos is an appeal to emotion. Evoking compassion is an emotional appeal, so pathos is effective here. Presenting complex data is logos (logic), establishing credibility is ethos, and addressing educated audiences doesn't relate to pathos' emotional focus.

Ethos focuses on the speaker's credibility/ethics. Presenting logical arguments is logos, appealing to emotions is pathos, and creating urgency isn't ethos' main concern.

Referencing expertise shows the writer's credibility (ethos). Emotional language is pathos, sharing a personal story can be pathos or ethos but less direct, and contradictory evidence would harm credibility.

Answer:

c. When trying to evoke compassion

Second Question (What is ethos primarily concerned with in persuasive writing?):