Question

why use pathos? if your audience is emotionally invested and engaged with your cause or argument, they are more likely to be persuaded.
task one: for each of the following, explain how pathos is used (you must identify the emotional appeal).
\dont be the last person to get one. you dont want to be the laughing stock of your school.\
explain: here the speaker is appealing to the audiences sense of pride by pointing out that they will be laughed at if they dont get the product. this would make the listener/reader feel compelled to get it in order to maintain their dignity and not hurt their pride.

1. \if you dont purchase this life insurance, and something happens to you, how will your family survive?\
2. \we have been mistreated, abused and oppressed. they have benefited from our suffering and we must act now!\
3. \we live in a great democracy. so donate now and support the troops who are protecting our freedom.\
4. \just eat and dont complain. children in africa are starving and would give anything to have that plate of food.\
5. \caring for the environment may not change your life, but it will change the lives of your children.\

task two: for each of the following scenarios, write your own persuasive sentences using pathos:

1. you are trying to persuade members of your class to volunteer to tutor underprivileged children.
2. you are attempting to convince a friend to join your sports team.
3. you are trying to persuade an audience that they should buy a particular brand of cereal.

Explanation:

Task One:

1. Appeals to fear for family's well - being if no life insurance is purchased.
2. Evokes anger and a sense of justice by highlighting mistreatment and oppression, urging action.
3. Appeals to patriotism and gratitude towards troops protecting freedom to encourage donation.
4. Uses guilt - comparison with starving children in Africa to stop complaining about food.
5. Appeals to parental love and concern for children's future to promote environmental care.

Task Two:

1. Think about the bright futures you could help create for these underprivileged children. Their hopes and dreams are in our hands.
2. Imagine the amazing memories and camaraderie we'll share on the sports team. You don't want to miss out on that!
3. This cereal is not just food; it's the start of a happy, healthy morning for you and your family.

Answer:

Task One:

1. Appeals to fear for family.
2. Evokes anger and justice.
3. Appeals to patriotism.
4. Uses guilt - comparison.
5. Appeals to parental love.

Task Two:

1. Think about the bright futures you could help create for these underprivileged children. Their hopes and dreams are in our hands.
2. Imagine the amazing memories and camaraderie we'll share on the sports team. You don't want to miss out on that!
3. This cereal is not just food; it's the start of a happy, healthy morning for you and your family.