What makes this appeal convincing?“The worst case was a patient who died as a direct result of a toothache.”

The phrase “a patient who died” describes a tragic outcome, and “as a direct result of a toothache” makes the danger feel especially shocking. This appeals to the reader’s emotions and pity rather than using statistics or emphasizing the doctor’s credentials. The correct choice is “It appeals to emotion and pity.”

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