'Pathos'

The appeal to ‘pathos’ is such a powerful rhetorical device because it connects you to the argument. Many can be swayed just by the sheer emotion put into something. Some of the greatest occurrences in history happened because of one’s emotion. Having emotion is a critical part in being human. We all have some emotion, so pathos can relate to a lot of people. Pathos also is a powerful tool in argument and you don’t even have to have evidence or data or credentials to back up your argument. You can sway people just by emotions alone.

Using a metaphor or a story to get the reader interested is a common hook used when focusing on the appeal to pathos. It is easier to you to see the point of view with a story or a metaphor rather than a table of data. People may not be as bored with a story, and more willing to continue reading or listening to your argument. The appeal to pathos makes your argument related to humans and makes it more important to you. Passion is also a commonly used when appealing to pathos. When someone is more passionate about something, people usually think that they care more about the subject, which would make it more believable and easier to persuade you. I believe the appeal to ‘pathos’ is a powerful rhetoric device, but the use of all three in harmony is the best way to argue and persuade.