Which option best defines the term 'pathos' in writing?

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Pathos is the way a writer develops characters and imagery.Pathos is the skill of providing factual support in writing.Pathos is the writer’s talent for motivating readers to take action.Pathos is the writer’s power to evoke feelings and emotions in the audience.

Explanation

Option A describes characterization and imagery, not pathos. Option B relates to presenting facts, which is logos. Option C involves encouraging action, which is ethos or persuasion. Option D correctly identifies pathos as the technique used to trigger emotional reactions in readers.