- Bathos refers to a sort of anticlimax, an abrupt and ludicrous transition from an elevated state to either an ordinary state, or into feelings of excessive sentimental exhibition of Pathos.
- Bathos is the opposite of Pathos where strong feelings are evoked, usually of pity. Bathos is often used to create humour.
Pathos
- Pathos refers to the power to convince an audience of an argument by the speaker evoking strong feelings, often of pity. Pathos means suffering in Greek.
Ethos
- Ethos refers to the power of convincing an audience of an argument by the authority and credibility of the speaker.
Logos
- Logos refers to the power of convincing an audience of an argument by the speaker using reason.