Pathos


 
 

Pathos (from ??????? paschein, the Greek word meaning "to suffer") is an appeal to another's pride or character in general. It is a means of persuasion. It is a part of Aristotle's philosophies in rhetoric.

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These are qualities of a fictional or nonfictional work that evoke sorrow or pity. Overemotionalism can be the result of an excess of pathos.

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See also: Rhetoric

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Pathos, in rhetoric, is considered an emotional or psychological appeal to the audience. A common use of pathos in argument is creating a sense of rejection if the audience doesn't agree. Creating a fear of rejection is in essence, creating a pathos argument.

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Pride: Pride refers to a sense of self-respect, a refusal to be humiliated as well as joy in the accomplishments of oneself or a person, group, or object that one identifies in....

Persuasion: See also: Persuasion the last completed novel by Jane Austen....

Aristotle: Aristotle (Greek: Αριστοτέλης...

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