The phrase "cutting me so savagely as to leave the marks visible for a long time after" serves to:
A. Pathos - Make the physical and psychological scars palpable.
B. Ethos - Highlight Douglass's medical expertise.
C. Alliteration - Create a poetic rhythm to soften the violence.
D. Logos - Provide forensic evidence for a legal case.
Answer (2)
The phrase in question primarily serves to evoke pathos , illustrating both the physical and emotional scars experienced by the speaker. It emphasizes the intensity of the suffering rather than serving to establish credibility or provide logical evidence. Thus, the best answer is option a: Pathos. ;
The phrase emphasizes pathos by vividly illustrating the intense physical and emotional scars experienced by the speaker. It evokes empathy from the audience and draws attention to the severity of the suffering. Therefore, the best answer is option A: Pathos.
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