The grocer didn't notice the thieves enter until it was too late.
If you were playing the piano how did the vase get broken.
The police force still had no idea how they were going to enter the strange cottage without being seen.
The theme of the NFL protests during the national anthem of the US is racism.
Answer:
This is an example of pathos! Pathos is a rhetorical device which appeals to the emotions. By having the audience imagine a sad scenario such as this one, the author is employing pathos.