Read this line from "the american dream." america is essentially a dream, a dream as yet unfulfilled. which choice states the rhetorical appeal that the line uses? the line appeals to logos. the line appeals to ethos. the line appeals to pathos. the line appeals to argument. (not a or b)

The line appeals to pathos.

Explanation:

Pathos is a mode of persuasion that aims to convince an audience on something by making an emotional appeal, usually by evoking strong emotions of hope, sympathy, pity, fear, disgust, or sorrow. Very often, when pathos is used, the writing or speech contains strong adjectives or words but does not hold any evidence that supports the speaker's opinion.

The line, then, is an example of pathos because it aims to evoke emotions of hope by using strong words like "dream" and "yet unfulfilled", and lacks evidence that supports the claim.

each year on this day, i make it a point to listen to dr. martin luther king jr.’s great “i have a dream” speech. it’s electrifying every single time.

the content of dr. king’s speech, his inspiring presence, and the moment in history all came together to make the iconic “i have a dream” speech the defining moment of the american civil rights movement. but there are several other reasons why this speech, delivered over 50 years ago, remains an example of one of the best speeches in american history.

since part of my job is to people become better presenters, i’ve noticed several techniques that we can all learn from and be inspired by in this magnificent speech.

it’s anchored in a powerful related location

in most cases, you can’t handpick the spot to give a presentation, as mlk did for supreme symbolic effect when he stood on the steps of the lincoln memorial and echoed the opening words of the gettysburg address (“five score years ago . . ). but you absolutely can amplify your message by adapting it to your setting and location.

i think it could possibly be b