A Nation Dividing and Expanding: Civil War, Regionalism, and Realism — Test

Question 15 • Honors English III

Which excerpt from the 1879 Speech by Chief Joseph is the best example of pathos?

Answer

At last I was granted permission to come to Washington and bring my friend Yellow Bull and our interpreter with me. I am glad I came.

I see men of my own race treated as outlaws and driven from country to country, or shot down like animals.

We shall be all alike -- brothers of one father and mother, with one sky above us and one country around us and one government for all.

Give them all an even chance to live and grow. All men were made by the same Great Spirit Chief. They are all brothers.

Explanation

Pathos appeals to the audience’s emotions. In choice C, Chief Joseph describes people of his race being treated as outlaws, forced from their homes, and shot “like animals,” creating feelings of sadness and outrage. The other excerpts focus more on unity, fairness, or his visit to Washington.

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