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Pathos
Intermediate

The Innocent Victim

Humanitarian and charitable rhetoric

Evoking sympathy through stories of blameless suffering

Pathos · Emotion
Appeal Type
Rhetorical Tradition
Tradition
Intermediate
Difficulty
Global Example

UNICEF campaigns showing children affected by war through no fault of their own

How to Use

Preserve dignity. Avoid exploiting suffering. Show agency where possible.

Common Usage

Humanitarian appeals, child welfare advocacy, disaster relief