Read the excerpt from Greta Thunberg’s speech at the United Nations Climate Action Summit. You say you hear us and that you understand the urgency. But no matter how sad and angry I am, I do not want to believe that. Because if you really understood the situation and still kept on failing to act, then you would be evil. And that I refuse to believe . How does the underlined sentence create pathos to make the speaker’s claim persuasive?
Answer
A
It implies that those responsible for combatting climate change are doing the best they can.
B
It shifts the tone of the argument from one of resentment to one of regret.
C
It highlights the intensity of her disagreement with the actions of her audience.
D
It suggests that the speaker sees the humanity in her audience despite her disappointment.
Explanation
By saying she refuses to believe the audience is evil, Thunberg expresses hope that they are still capable of caring and acting responsibly. This emotional appeal suggests she sees their humanity despite being disappointed by their inaction, which supports her claim that they must take climate change seriously.
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