The excerpt that best appeals to pathos in Silent Spring emphasizes the impact of real disasters and the looming threat of environmental harm.
The excerpt from Silent Spring that best appeals to readers' pathos is: "Yet every one of these disasters has actually happened somewhere, and many real communities have already suffered a substantial number of them. A grim specter has crept upon us almost unnoticed, and this imagined tragedy may easily become a stark reality we all shall know."
This passage evokes emotions such as fear, concern, and empathy by highlighting the real disasters that have occurred due to environmental harm, creating a sense of urgency and emotional connection with the readers.
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