Pathos

This section provides an overview of Pathos.

The emotional appeal used by the speaker to persuade, aiming to evoke supportive feelings in the audience, assessing emotional connection and engagement.

Overview

Pathos refers to the emotional appeal used by the speaker to persuade the audience, aiming to evoke feelings that support their arguments. In rhetorical analysis, pathos assesses how effectively the speaker connects emotionally with the audience, influencing their engagement and receptiveness.

Applications

1) Coder's Perspective

Coders analyze emotional content, such as word choice and tone, to evaluate the use of pathos, contributing to the Appeal Score and Rhetorical Weight (RW).

2) User's Perspective

Users can understand how the speaker's emotional strategies may have influenced their own reactions and those of the broader audience.

  • Emotion Object
  • Feeling Object
  • Appeal Score
  • PersuasiveForce Object
  • Style Score

Appeal Score Rhetorical Weight