Definition of Pathos: Pathos (noun): A quality that evokes pity, sadness, or compassion; an appeal to emotion in rhetoric. Synonyms: poignancy, sentiment, sorrow, emotional appeal Antonyms: indifference, apathy, detachment, insensitivity Memory Tip: Think of “pathos” as the part of a story or speech that tugs at your heartstrings, making you feel deep empathy or sadness.…