Pathos refers to:
a. The degree of generalization.
b. The emotional reasons for our attitudes, beliefs, or actions.
c. The evidentiary strength of an argument.
d. The perceived personal character of the speaker.
b. The emotional reasons for our attitudes, beliefs, or actions.
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