Pathos is the use of appeals to feelings and emotions shared by an audience. Emiliano’s pizza tastes good, so it brings pleasure. Plus, you don’t want to be all alone when others are enjoying themselves, nor do you want to feel responsible for the pizzeria’s economic decline.
This stands out since it shows how emotions can be used to push someone toward agreement. The roommates appeal not only to taste but also to feelings of loneliness and guilt, highlighting how strongly emotional persuasion can influence decisions.