Homework 2/11
I decided to use Pathos. I feel like I am always finding an emotional connection to things in my life. To me, that is what pathos is, an emotional connection. I believe that when pathos is involved, someone is trying to get the audiences emotional side. They are trying to connect with the audience on an emotional level. I also think that this can often be done and people are completely unaware of it too. Pathos is basically hitting on the different emotions a person can have.
I found a commercial on youtube.com about saving animals. It is really sad when you watch it (especially if you are an animal lover like me!)
The link is: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9gspElv1yvc&feature=related
I read Frederick Douglass’ personal narrative. There is a lot of emotions for the audience to experience when reading it. The quote I am using is, “It was a grand achievement, and I prized it highly”. This is where he understands why white owners do not want black slaves to read. He is proud of himself here and it shows in his writing. As a reader, you can feel his pride and sense of accomplishment in this sentence. I think that it falls under pathos very well.