But at the end of the day, we can have the most dedicated teachers, the most supportive parents, the best schools in
the world - and none of it will make a difference
unless all of you
put in the hard work it takes to
succeed.
- Barack Obama
What kind of pathos does President Obama use in this excerpt from his Back
to School speech?
A. Humor
B. Fear
C. Inspiration
D. Shock

The answer is C Inspiration.

Explanation:

Pathos = is appealing to a certain emotion, or value.

ethos =  Credibility and trust.

Logos = logic and reasoning

Thus he is appealing to your emotional side by directly referencing you as someone who can stand up and do something.

Goodman Brown says goodbye to his wife, Faith, outside of his house in Salem Village. Faith, wearing pink ribbons in her cap, asks him to stay with her, saying that she feels scared when she is by herself and free to think troubling thoughts. Goodman Brown tells her that he must travel for one night only and reminds her to say her prayers and go to bed early. He reassures her that if she does this, she will come to no harm. Goodman Brown takes final leave of Faith, thinking to himself that she might have guessed the evil purpose of his trip and promising to be a better person after this one night.