Pathos is the appeal to the emotions of the audience. Aside from the other two appeals I have outlined in this essay, pathos is by far the most recognizable appeal in Lamott's article. The humorous tone of the article is relatable, and frankly, it's hard not to laugh at some of Lamott's misplaced sarcastic remarks (both in your head and out loud). For example, when he writes about how every writer he knows never writes a polished first draft, he continues: “Okay, one of them does, but we don't really like it. We do not think that it has a rich interior life, nor that God likes it or even tolerates it" (1). By making such presumptuous claims about this person, some viewers may find this type of language comical or entertaining, which in turn makes them believe Lamott and continue reading. In a way this helps Lamott seem credible to some readers, in which case he has created a winning argument. On the other hand, some readers may find this type of language unprofessional and inappropriate. Since much of the article deals with language full of humor and sarcasm, it would make sense to say that Lamott has aimed this article at an audience that is looking for something funnier than a typical essay full of statistics that one might consider mainstream. in this field. Whether funny or absurd, Lamott definitely uses the charm of pathos in her