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Emotional Appeals in Persuasive Writing

The document discusses the rhetorical device of pathos and provides examples of how it can be used in persuasive writing and speech. Pathos appeals to the emotions and feelings of the audience. The examples analyze how different statements use techniques like fear, pride, oppression, sacrifice, and care for future generations to motivate the audience to purchase a product, donate money, or take a particular action through emotional rather than logical appeals. The document then prompts the reader to write their own persuasive sentences using pathos for different scenarios.

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Emotional Appeals in Persuasive Writing

The document discusses the rhetorical device of pathos and provides examples of how it can be used in persuasive writing and speech. Pathos appeals to the emotions and feelings of the audience. The examples analyze how different statements use techniques like fear, pride, oppression, sacrifice, and care for future generations to motivate the audience to purchase a product, donate money, or take a particular action through emotional rather than logical appeals. The document then prompts the reader to write their own persuasive sentences using pathos for different scenarios.

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PATHOS

Task one: For each of the following, explain how pathos is used (you must identify the emotional
appeal). Remember to use the formula “The author uses _device_ to _purpose of device_ by _specific
examples.”

Example: Analysis:
“Don’t be the last person to get one. The author uses pathos to convince the audience to purchase
You don’t want to be the laughing stock a product by appealing to the audience’s sense of pride. The
of your school!” author warns against being seen as a “laughing stock,” a
humiliating term, to make the audience worry about their
status and dignity if they don’t buy the product.

Now, you try:


1. “If you don’t 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 don’t 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. Make
sure to write down the scenarios in your notes, as well as the answers, so you can use them to study later.

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.

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