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Word Meaning in the Preface to A Dictionary of the English Language — Unit test

Question 44 • OK-English Language Arts 12 A Martin

Which statement uses pathos as a rhetorical appeal?

Answer
A
Sixty percent of the community center staff are unpaid volunteers.
B
The center is subsidized, and over half of the children attend for free.
C
The children’s innocence touches the volunteers’ hearts.
D
Many staffers are retired teachers with impressive resumes.

Explanation

Pathos appeals to emotions. The statement that “the children’s innocence touches the volunteers’ hearts” describes an emotional response, so it uses pathos. The other statements mainly present facts about the staff, funding, or qualifications.

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