Read the excerpt from Queen Elizabeth's Response to Parliament's Request That She Marry. As I have good cause, so do I give you all my hearty thanks for the good zeal and loving care you seem to have, as well towards me as to the whole estate of your country. In this excerpt, Queen Elizabeth relies heavily on a rhetorical appeal to pathos by
Answer
A
encouraging an emotional response from the audience.
B
demonstrating her ability to speak persuasively.
C
providing a logical reason for trusting her leadership skills.
D
establishing her credibility as a capable leader.
Explanation
Pathos is an appeal to the audience’s emotions. By thanking Parliament for its “good zeal and loving care,” Elizabeth emphasizes the affectionate relationship between herself and her audience, encouraging feelings of loyalty and goodwill. Thus, she is encouraging an emotional response.
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