Question

Which statement best describes the pathos rhetorical strategy? A. is based on writer's credibility B. is based on a set of principles C. uses facts for support of the claim D. uses emotional language for effect

Answer 1

Answer:

The statement that best describes the pathos rhetorical strategy is uses emotional language for effect. The right answer is Option D.

Explanation:

One of the four rhetorical strategies, Pathos deals with emotion. Whereas, ethos and logos deals with credibility and logic. Together they are called the modes of persuasion. This particular mode of persuasion stokes up emotions like that of sympathy, pity and sorrow.

Pathos brings in an approach or emotion regarding a specific topic and the readers or the audience relate with it emotionally and express their opinion. In simple words, it’s a way of persuading a person or an audience about a particular issue with a tinge of emotion to it which the people can relate.

The best example is that of advertisements which uses fear, hope, love, disgust, happiness and other emotions to trigger reactions among the people.