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Pathos are _____ appeals. |
emotional |
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(T or F) Facts alone often won't work, but also writers should not use emotional appeals casually. |
True |
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3 cases to use pathos |
To build bridges To sustain an argument Humor |
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What does "using emotions to build bridges" mean? |
To connect with readers to assure them that you understand their experience To help readers identify with your experiences |
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Why is building bridges with pathos important when you're writing about matters that readers regard as sensitive? |
Because before they'll trust you, they'll want assurances that you understand the issues in depth. |
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How did Steve Jobs use pathos at 2005 commencement speech? |
He spoke meaningful personal experiences to prepare his audience to accept the advice he'll give later in his speech. |
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What does "using emotions to sustain an argument" mean? |
You can use pathos to make logical claims stronger or more memorable. |
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"Photographs and other images add power to argument" is the way of what appeals? |
Pathos to sustain an argument |
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What do you have to note when you use pathos to sustain an argument? |
Although a strong emotion such as anger sometimes adds energy to a passage, lay on too much emotion, especially outrage, pity, or shame, which make people uncomfortable, may offend the very audiences you hoped to convince. |
