Question

read the following excerpt from malala yousafzai’s speech to the united nations.
because we are all together, united for the cause of education. and if we want to achieve our goal, then let us empower ourselves with the weapon of knowledge and let us shield ourselves with unity and togetherness.
how does this excerpt appeal to the audience’s sense of pathos?
a it gives her ideas credibility as it presents a plan that has been carefully constructed to solve the issues in the middle east.
b it evokes a sense of solidarity among the audience and encourages them to work together for the greater good of peace.
c it presents logical solutions to fighting the violent attacks from the taliban extremists.
d it shows how yousafzai has overcome adversity and how others can apply her techniques to their own recoveries.

Explanation:

Pathos is an appeal to emotion, often creating a sense of unity or shared purpose. The excerpt says "we are all together, united for the cause of education" and calls for empowerment with "the weapon of knowledge". Option B talks about evoking solidarity (a shared emotional connection) and encouraging working together for good, which matches pathos' emotional appeal. Option A is about credibility (ethos), C is about logical solutions (logos), D is about personal overcoming (not the focus here).

Answer:

B. evokes a sense of solidarity among the audience and encourages them to work together for the greater good of peace.