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Definition of Pathos
Pathos, along with logos and ethos, is one of the three "modes of persuasion" in rhetoric (the art of effective speaking or writing). Pathos is an argument that appeals to... read full definition
Pathos, along with logos and ethos, is one of the three "modes of persuasion" in rhetoric (the art of effective speaking or writing). Pathos is... read full definition
Pathos, along with logos and ethos, is one of the three "modes of persuasion" in rhetoric (the art of effective... read full definition
Key Examples in There Will Come Soft Rains
Pathos
Explanation and Analysis—The Dog's Death:
The McClellans' dog is one of the only living creatures that make an appearance in the story, and its death elicits a set of powerful emotions. After finding the house vacant, the dog frantically searches for its owners and dies itself in a fit of hysteria:
The dog frothed at the mouth, lying at the door, sniffing, its eyes turned to fire. It ran wildly in circles, biting at its tail, spun in a frenzy, and died. It lay in the parlor for an hour.
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