Understanding the meaning of pathos

pathos

/'peɪθɑs/

noun
a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others
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Similar:

commiseration pity ruth

type of:
fellow feeling sympathy
noun
a quality that arouses emotions (especially pity or sorrow)
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"the film captured all the pathos of their situation"

Similar:

poignancy

type of:
quality
noun
a style that has the power to evoke feelings
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type of:
expressive style style

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