{"id":9503,"date":"2023-02-13T08:00:21","date_gmt":"2023-02-13T08:00:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/?p=9503"},"modified":"2023-02-15T15:10:32","modified_gmt":"2023-02-15T15:10:32","slug":"what-is-pathos-in-public-speaking","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/blog\/what-is-pathos-in-public-speaking\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Use Pathos In Public Speaking"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Persuasive speaking is an incredible skill. Those that can successfully establish an emotional bond with their audience using <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><b>PATHOS<\/b><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> wield a fantastic power!<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Key Takeaways<\/b><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><b>P<\/b><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ay attention to who your audience is<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><b>A<\/b><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">dd emphasis on certain words to evoke emotions<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><b>T<\/b><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ake your time, and don&#8217;t rush to build an emotional connection with your audience<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><b>H<\/b><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">arness the power of humor and laughter<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><b>O<\/b><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ffer themes that contribute to your point<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><b>S<\/b><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">torytelling will be the center of it all<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But how can you <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">truly <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">utilize <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><b>PATHOS<\/b><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in public speaking? Here are six ways you can do so.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>See Related:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/blog\/hosting-a-conference\/\">How To Organize A Conference With An Event Emcee<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><b>#1. <\/b><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><b>P<\/b><\/span><b>ay Close Attention To Who Your Audience Is<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Over two thousand years ago, the ancient Greek philosopher<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.history.com\/topics\/ancient-greece\/aristotle\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aristotle<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> established something known as the three pillars of persuasive speaking. Those three pillars are <\/span><b>ethos<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, pathos, and <\/span><b>logos<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Ethos <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">refers to the credibility of the speaker<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Logos <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">is the logical argument that a speaker presents<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lastly, <\/span><b>pathos <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">is the emotional appeal of a speaker<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now, you might wonder what a philosophy from 2,300 years ago has to do with <a href=\"https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/blog\/types-of-public-speaking\/\">public speaking today<\/a>. Well, the truth is that these three pillars are still exceptionally essential for anyone who wants to use the art of spoken word to communicate with or influence the world around them.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this blog, we&#8217;ll look at how to use <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><b>PATHOS<\/b><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in your speeches.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-9507\" src=\"https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/logical-arguments-few-examples-ethos-pathos-body-language-ethos-ethos-convinced-story-evidence-ideas-language-convince-rhetoric.jpg\" alt=\"Logical arguments few examples ethos pathos body language ethos ethos convinced story evidence ideas language convince rhetoric\" width=\"1350\" height=\"901\" srcset=\"https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/logical-arguments-few-examples-ethos-pathos-body-language-ethos-ethos-convinced-story-evidence-ideas-language-convince-rhetoric.jpg 1350w, https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/logical-arguments-few-examples-ethos-pathos-body-language-ethos-ethos-convinced-story-evidence-ideas-language-convince-rhetoric-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/logical-arguments-few-examples-ethos-pathos-body-language-ethos-ethos-convinced-story-evidence-ideas-language-convince-rhetoric-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/logical-arguments-few-examples-ethos-pathos-body-language-ethos-ethos-convinced-story-evidence-ideas-language-convince-rhetoric-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/logical-arguments-few-examples-ethos-pathos-body-language-ethos-ethos-convinced-story-evidence-ideas-language-convince-rhetoric-900x600.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1350px) 100vw, 1350px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><b>Learning Who Your Audience Is<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You need to know how to tailor your speech to your listeners to garner a genuine emotional response. The exact phrases that might win over a tech startup might not do the trick for some blue-collar workers.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><i>Analyze your audience and pay attention to how you can connect with them<\/i><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Is your audience predominately male or female? Older or younger? What sort of emotional triggers do they have?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Just remember <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">your audience is human,<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and they will always have emotions. So it&#8217;s up to your to awaken them and <a href=\"https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/blog\/master-of-ceremonies\/\">master your delivery<\/a>!<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>#2. <\/b><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><b>A<\/b><\/span><b>dd Chosen Emphasis On Certain Words<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you&#8217;re trying to appeal to your audience&#8217;s feelings, you need to utilize specific terms.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Some words are more emotionally charged than others<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. And by emphasizing these terms, you can win over your audience the way you want to.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use phrases and terms that contribute to your causes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-9505\" src=\"https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/credible-source-anger-appealing-language-credibility-credibility-ethos-logic-subject-certain-emotions-emotion-example-rhetoric-argument-pathos-speaker.jpg\" alt=\"Credible source anger appealing language credibility credibility ethos logic subject certain emotions emotion example rhetoric argument pathos speaker\" width=\"1350\" height=\"900\" srcset=\"https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/credible-source-anger-appealing-language-credibility-credibility-ethos-logic-subject-certain-emotions-emotion-example-rhetoric-argument-pathos-speaker.jpg 1350w, https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/credible-source-anger-appealing-language-credibility-credibility-ethos-logic-subject-certain-emotions-emotion-example-rhetoric-argument-pathos-speaker-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/credible-source-anger-appealing-language-credibility-credibility-ethos-logic-subject-certain-emotions-emotion-example-rhetoric-argument-pathos-speaker-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/credible-source-anger-appealing-language-credibility-credibility-ethos-logic-subject-certain-emotions-emotion-example-rhetoric-argument-pathos-speaker-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/credible-source-anger-appealing-language-credibility-credibility-ethos-logic-subject-certain-emotions-emotion-example-rhetoric-argument-pathos-speaker-900x600.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1350px) 100vw, 1350px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><b>#3. <\/b><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><b>T<\/b><\/span><b>ake Your Time To Build A Connection<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><b>Humans are naturally emotional creatures. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We find sorrow, happiness, or distaste in things all around us. Our emotions are constantly poked and prodded.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, keep in mind that convincing your audience won&#8217;t happen <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">immediately<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Instead, it will take time to appeal to your listeners on an emotional level.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rushing it will only take you back to square one. <\/span><b>Be patient<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and your audience will inevitably be<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/astute.co\/building-an-emotional-connection-with-your-audience\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">won over<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">!<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Bonus: <a href=\"https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/blog\/why-employee-empowerment-is-important\/\">Why Employee Empowerment Matters<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><b>#4. <\/b><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><b>H<\/b><\/span><b>arness The Power Of Humor And Comedy<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some persuasive speakers have the misconception that sympathy and emotions should only be solemn. But one of the best ways to appeal to your audience&#8217;s feelings is through humor.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Laughter is the best medicine, and it&#8217;s a great tool to use<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. If you want to reach your listener&#8217;s emotions, <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">make them laugh!<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I never walk on stage without some sort of authentic and applicable joke up my sleeve. As an <a href=\"https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/hire-an-mc-for-corporate-events\/\">experienced corporate emcee<\/a>, <\/span><b>I&#8217;ve learned that laughter is perhaps the most powerful emotion.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So use it!<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-9506\" src=\"https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ethos-pathos-and-logos-authority-rhetoric-talk-persuasive-appeals-person-persuade-persuasion-speech-persuasion-emotion-appeal-pathos-persuade.jpg\" alt=\"Ethos pathos and logos authority rhetoric talk persuasive appeals person persuade persuasion speech persuasion emotion appeal pathos persuade\" width=\"1350\" height=\"900\" srcset=\"https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ethos-pathos-and-logos-authority-rhetoric-talk-persuasive-appeals-person-persuade-persuasion-speech-persuasion-emotion-appeal-pathos-persuade.jpg 1350w, https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ethos-pathos-and-logos-authority-rhetoric-talk-persuasive-appeals-person-persuade-persuasion-speech-persuasion-emotion-appeal-pathos-persuade-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ethos-pathos-and-logos-authority-rhetoric-talk-persuasive-appeals-person-persuade-persuasion-speech-persuasion-emotion-appeal-pathos-persuade-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ethos-pathos-and-logos-authority-rhetoric-talk-persuasive-appeals-person-persuade-persuasion-speech-persuasion-emotion-appeal-pathos-persuade-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ethos-pathos-and-logos-authority-rhetoric-talk-persuasive-appeals-person-persuade-persuasion-speech-persuasion-emotion-appeal-pathos-persuade-900x600.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1350px) 100vw, 1350px\" \/><\/span><b>#5. <\/b><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><b>O<\/b><\/span><b>ffer Themes That Contribute To Building An Emotional Connection<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your speech or presentation should be carefully crafted before the day of delivery. Often, convincing your audience takes mindful execution.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You could be persuading your listeners of <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">anything<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. But at the end of the day, it doesn&#8217;t matter what it is. Sometimes, <\/span><b>it can be hard to convince them to follow your train of thought.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some people are more stubborn than others. And it will take more <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8220;oomph&#8221;<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to get them convinced.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That&#8217;s when it becomes important to stick to a theme. <\/span><b>You want to guide your audience into a certain emotional response<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and if you&#8217;re constantly changing the emotion they should be feeling, you&#8217;ll be unsuccessful.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Bringing Your Listeners On A Meaningful Journey<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It might also be a good idea to utilize rich metaphors, analogies, or other figures of speech. This can help them understand the journey you&#8217;re taking them on.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also, pay attention to the content in which you&#8217;re delivering your presentation to your listeners.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For example, you might have a speech planned with ten compelling reasons for how your listeners can grow their small businesses. However, you put the most attractive reasons at the end and run out of time because you didn&#8217;t pace yourself correctly.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this case, the audience will walk away with only a tiny percentage of what you had to offer them. <\/span><b>And you were likely unsuccessful in reaching their hearts<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-9508\" src=\"https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/subject-correct-grammar-improve-pathos-ethos-pathos-ethos-ethos-sense-persuasion-logic-logic-example-example-rhetoric-pathos-pathos-convince-persuade-story.jpg\" alt=\"Subject correct grammar improve pathos ethos pathos ethos ethos sense persuasion logic logic example example rhetoric pathos pathos convince persuade story\" width=\"1350\" height=\"900\" srcset=\"https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/subject-correct-grammar-improve-pathos-ethos-pathos-ethos-ethos-sense-persuasion-logic-logic-example-example-rhetoric-pathos-pathos-convince-persuade-story.jpg 1350w, https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/subject-correct-grammar-improve-pathos-ethos-pathos-ethos-ethos-sense-persuasion-logic-logic-example-example-rhetoric-pathos-pathos-convince-persuade-story-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/subject-correct-grammar-improve-pathos-ethos-pathos-ethos-ethos-sense-persuasion-logic-logic-example-example-rhetoric-pathos-pathos-convince-persuade-story-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/subject-correct-grammar-improve-pathos-ethos-pathos-ethos-ethos-sense-persuasion-logic-logic-example-example-rhetoric-pathos-pathos-convince-persuade-story-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/subject-correct-grammar-improve-pathos-ethos-pathos-ethos-ethos-sense-persuasion-logic-logic-example-example-rhetoric-pathos-pathos-convince-persuade-story-900x600.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1350px) 100vw, 1350px\" \/><\/span><b>#6. <\/b><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><b>S<\/b><\/span><b>tories And Personal Narratives Will Go A Long Way<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now, we&#8217;ll talk about <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the best way<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to reach your listeners emotionally.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.health.org.uk\/newsletter-feature\/power-of-storytelling#:~:text=It%20gives%20us%20an%20opportunity,simply%20in%20facts%20and%20figures.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stories<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> have a way of appealing to our feelings. <\/span><b>Telling your audience impactful and emotionally jarring personal stories is a great way to get the outcome you want.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Storytelling has been a powerful tool of communication for many years. It&#8217;s how we understand our history and learn about the world around us. <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But it&#8217;s also how we come to terms with our thoughts and desires.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Telling a perfectly crafted story can invoke a genuine response from your listeners. Stories are often the most memorable part of any speech.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stories help us relate to our audience. They help our listeners see us as real humans. <\/span><b><i>And when they know we have feelings, they&#8217;ll be keener to awaken their own.<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When it comes down to it, you need to incorporate all of these aspects into your speech to truly utilize <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><b>PATHOS<\/b><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. But by telling true, genuine, and heart-wrenching tales, you can reach your listeners on a level you might not have thought possible.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Wrapping Up<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To be a <a href=\"https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/hire-funny-keynote-motivational-speakers\/\">great persuasive speaker<\/a>, you need to know how to use all three pillars in your act. Without credibility and logic, your listeners will see through your <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><b>PATHOS<\/b><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, you need to know how to successfully use <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><b>PATHOS <\/b><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">in order to fully reach and impact your listeners. There is so much that goes into it. <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But here is the perfect place to start!<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p>Keep Reading:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/blog\/types-of-motivational-speakers\/\">8 Types Of Motivational Speakers You Should Consider<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014<\/p>\n<p><em><a href=\"https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/\">Adam Christing<\/a>\u00a0has been called \u201cThe Tom Brady of emcees.\u201d He has hosted more than 1,000\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/hire-an-mc-for-corporate-events\/\">company meetings<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/hire-funny-keynote-motivational-speakers\/\">special events<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/corporate-comedian-entertainer\/\">gala celebrations<\/a>, and more. He is the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/author\/\">author of several books<\/a>\u00a0and founder of\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/cleancomedians.com\/hire-a-master-of-ceremonies\/\">CleanComedians.com<\/a>.<\/em>\u00a0<em>For more event tips, follow Adam Christing on\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/adamchristing\/?hl=en\">Instagram<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/AdamChristing\/\">Facebook<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/adamchristing\/\">Pinterest<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/adam-christing\">LinkedIn<\/a>, and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=Ide5OJTq4VE\">YouTube<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Persuasive speaking is an incredible skill. Those that can successfully establish an emotional bond with their audience using PATHOS wield a fantastic power! 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