Which type of rhetorical appeal does the following statement use? by actively contributing to make our city’s recycling program a success and encouraging others to do their part, we can increase our chances of conserving our remaining natural and manmade resources over time. a. logos b. ethos c. pathos d. emphasis

The Literary device is PATHOS. It is a method of persuasion and convincing the audience with an argument that appeal to the emotions and feelings. In this particular statement, the author attempts to persuade the audience to get involve into the recycling program actively by appealing to their emotions and feelings towards the environment.

The Correct Answer is C. Pathos

Explanation:

Pathos means is rhetoric that appeals to emotion. In Aristotle's rhetoric, this translates into the ability of the speaker or writer to provoke emotions and feelings in his audience. Pathos is associated with emotion, refers to the appeal to the emotional side of the target audience. In short, pathos seeks to empathize with the public. In this excerpt, the speaker uses his beliefs and understanding to move the audience and encourages them to participate in the city's recycling program.

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