An e-mail that warns if you do not forward it something bad will happen to you is using which form of emotional appeal? a. bandwagon b. fear c. pity d. persuasive

The correct answer is B. Fear

Explanation:

In persuasion, an emotional appeal refers to the use of language and other elements that influences the audience emotions and feelings and in most cases persuades the audience to take one action or believe an idea. This type of appeal includes language that is charged with emotions and that can address emotions such as solidarity, pity, fear, etc. In the case presented the form of emotional appeal is fear considering the e-mail threatens the audiences about bad or negative consequences if they do not forward the email and therefore due to fear the audience might take the action suggested.

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evidence, such as facts or examples, to support claims.

reasoning to develop ideas and to connect claims and evidence.

stylistic or persuasive elements, such as word choice or appeals to emotion, to add power to the ideas expressed.

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