Although logos and ethos are powerful for convincing audiences that an argument is true, Aristotle believed that pathos was the most influential means of winning adherence to a message.

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Aristotle considered all three modes of persuasion—logos (logical appeal), ethos (ethical appeal), and pathos (emotional appeal)—important, without explicitly stating that one was the most influential in all contexts. The effectiveness of each depends on the audience and the situation.

Although Logos and Ethos Are Powerful for Convincing Audiences That