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5. Does using pathos always mean the audience needs to feel threatened, scared, or sad? Why or why

not?

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Answer:

No

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Pathos is any type of emotions even if its happy, sad, mad, etc.

User Franz Wexler
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Answer: No, since the objective of pathos is to persuade an audience by deliberately invoking certain emotions in individuals to feel the way the author wants them to feel. Authors utilize purposeful wording, meaningful language, and examples and stories that evoke emotion.

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