Word of the day
pathos
1. a quality that evokes pity or sadness
“the actor injects his customary humor and pathos into the role”
noun
/ˈpeɪˌθɑs/
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"The pathos of their _____ story had the crowd cheering for the team."
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- anatomy
- science
- phytology
- emotion
- poignancy
Choose the phrase that uses pathos correctly
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Find a word related to pathos
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