What does pathos mean?
In rhetoric, pathos is an appeal to the emotions of the audience, often used to persuade or convince them. It is one of the three modes of persuasion, along with ethos and logos.
Example
"The politician's speech relied heavily on pathos, using vivid imagery and emotional language to appeal to the audience's sense of justice."
Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.