Read the section “Parks and Scientists Provide Hope for the Future” in the brochure “Climate Change in National Parks.” How does
the author use appeals to ethos and pathos to influence the audience in that section? Select all that apply.
A.) The author appeals to the audience’s sense of pathos by providing a list of sources for the audience to investigate. This enables readers to become more knowledgeable about climate change, which will empower them to make a difference.
B.) The author appeals to the audience’s sense of pathos by calling readers to action and calling their attention to what will ultimately be gained if the call to action is heeded.
C.) The author appeals to the audience’s sense of ethos by providing readers with the perspective of scientists. This adds credibility to the author’s claim that each of us can positively impact the future of national parks.
D.) The author appeals to the audience’s sense of ethos by providing readers with suggestions on how to reduce individual energy use to a basic level.
B.) The author appeals to the audience’s sense of pathos by calling readers to action and calling their attention to what will ultimately be gained if the call to action is heeded.
C.) The author appeals to the audience’s sense of ethos by providing readers with the perspective of scientists. This adds credibility to the author’s claim that each of us can positively impact the future of national parks.
Explanation:
"Ethos" refers to an argument that is based on credibility or evidence to support it. Choice C uses "ethos" by providing evidence in accordance to scientific studies. It makes the writer an expert in the topic that he is talking about because it is backed by facts.
"Pathos" refers to an argument that is based on emotions. By telling the people compelling stories that affected climate change, the readers' attention will be called. It persuades them to do something about the environment. Choice B shows how such persuasion happens.
