Question

Which of these uses pathos? A. Anderson soars through the air like Superman and catches the ball. Then he tosses it into the basket with the force of Hercules. B. The Thunderclouds have won 10 out of 12 games this season, and they are ranked number one in the division. C. Dribble it. Pass it. Throw it. We want a basket. D. Our basketball team has a chance of winning the state championship game this year.

Answer 1

Anderson soars through the air like Superman and catches the ball. Then he tosses it into the basket with the force of Hercules.

Answer 2

The correct answer is A. Anderson soars through the air like Superman and catches the ball. Then he tosses it into the basket with the force of Hercules. Pathos means "suffering" or "experience"; adjectival form: pathetic. This word appeals to the emotions of the audience and elicits feelings. Pathos is a communication technique used most often in rhetoric, as well as in literature, film, and other narrative art.