Which of the following excerpts is NOT an example of pathos?

A-The brave men, living and dead, who struggled here, have consecrated it, far above our poor power to add or detract.

B - it is for us the living, rather, to be dedicated here to the unfinished work which they who fought here have thus far so nobly advanced.

C - we are met on a great battle-field of that war.

D - We have come to dedicate a portion of that field.

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Declan Stevenson

24 September, 17:40

Which of the following excerpts is NOT an example of pathos?

A-The brave men, living and dead, who struggled here, have consecrated it, far above our poor power to add or detract.

B - it is for us the living, rather, to be dedicated here to the unfinished work which they who fought here have thus far so nobly advanced.

C - we are met on a great battle-field of that war.

D - We have come to dedicate a portion of that field.

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Jay Madden · Answer 1

From the choices given, the answer is letter c. We are met on a great battle-field of that war. The other excerpts are examples of pathos. A pathos is defined as a quality that evokes pity or sadness. It is used as mode of persuasion used to convince audiences.