Which of the following offers the best description of the concept of pathos ?

A. Pathos refers to a writers ability to inspire action in readers.

B. Pathos refers to a writers presentation of character and image.

C. Pathos refers to a writers ability to present evidence.

D. Pathos refers to a writers ability to inspire emotional responses in readers.

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