Which rhetorical strategy is King using by repeating the phrase "I believe" in this passage? A. logos to establish his credibili
ty as an expert B. rhetorical questions to emphasize his question
C. ethos to provide evidence to support his answer
D. pathos to engage the feeling of the audience
Pathos is defined as "an element in experience or in artistic representation evoking pity or compassion" (Merriam-Webster dictionary). In this passage, Dr. King also uses a semantic field that could be related to the feelings given in the definition. These words also create an environment understood by most of the audience, engaging their feelings into one.
