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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.


logos


ethos


pathos


emphasis

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The type of rhetorical appeal the statement above used is pathos. This is the mode of persuasion characterized by the author's way of appealing to the audience by imparting emotions where the audience can relate to. In this sentence, the author conveys the feeling of encouragement to initiate participation to support the cause.

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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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