Explain it

ch12 — 1 short write-up

A checkpoint, not a test

Creating vs. discussing emotion

A few sentences in your own words.

Why is a writer describing her own emotion not automatically an appeal to pathos? Explain what actually makes something an emotional appeal, and what you should analyze to decide.

An appeal to pathos aims to make the reader feel something. Focus your answer on the audience's likely response, not just the writer's stated feelings.