Pathos is a literary device that stirs up emotions of pity, sympathy, and sorrow. This is done by careful selection of words, the use of simile etc eg
"If we don't leave this place soon, we will die. There's no one to help us here, let's get out now" - This statement evokes emotions of fear.
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Referring to a country as "the motherland" stirs up patriotic feelings in individuals who live in or come from that country
An example from literature:
"He had meant the best in the world, and been treated like a dog-like a very dog. She would be sorry someday-maybe when it was too late. Ah, if he could only die TEMPORARILY!" -- Tom Sawyer
"been treated like a dog" arouses feelings of pity in the minds of the reader
If you are on a stage, the acting appeals to the audience. The emotions and the feelings appeal to them.
pathos
The answer is B. Emotional
The answer is Parents of teenagers.
The host's speaking style is too stilted to appeal to a general audience.
If you are on flvs it is to appeal to the religious sentiment of the audience
Pathos
Answer this question… Four out of five doctors agree that honey and cinnamon tablets are effective against the common cold. Which type of audience appeal does the statement show?A. Rational B. Logical C. Pathos
The statement employs a rhetorical appeal known as pathos, which appeals to emotions. It evokes feelings of concern and urgency by suggesting that without assistance, individuals may feel abandoned or helpless. This emotional appeal encourages the audience to reflect on their responsibility to help others in need.
How is the following statement by Mr Mandela an appeal to the audience's sense of ethos I had discussions with leaders of political movements in Africa and discovered that almost every single one of them had received all forms of assistance from the socialist countries as well as from the West including that of financial support
No. Pathos is an appeal to the audience's emotions. Logos is an appeal to the audience's logic and ethos is an appeal to the speaker's character ie. how trustworthy and/or credible they are to be speaking about the idea.
ethos
The author should use descriptive language to appeal to the five senses of the audience.
The author should use descriptive language to appeal to the five senses of the audience.
appeal to the audience's emotions
If you are on a stage, the acting appeals to the audience. The emotions and the feelings appeal to them.
Rational appeal in persuasive communication relies on logic, facts, and reasoning to convince the audience, while emotional appeal uses feelings, values, and emotions to sway the audience's opinion.