Understanding Pathos in Rhetoric

What is the primary emotional appeal Juan uses in his campaign speech?

• Joy of winning the presidency

• Sympathy for the birds affected by littering

• Anger towards the administration

• Fear of losing the election

What does the term 'pathos' originally translate to in Greek?

• Joy

• Love

• Wisdom

• Suffering

According to Aristotle, what is essential for a successful appeal to pathos?

• Avoiding emotional topics

• Presenting statistical data

• Understanding the audience's values

• Using complex language

How can pathos be effectively balanced in an argument?

• By using only emotional appeals

• By combining it with facts and figures

• By ignoring the audience's emotions

• By focusing solely on the speaker's emotions

What is a potential risk of using pathos without understanding the audience?

• The audience may become bored

• The audience may not understand the message

• The audience may respond adversely

• The audience may become too emotional