In my blog post this week regarding something I believe in, I tried to incorporate all three strategies (Ethos, Pathos, and Logos.) I tried to relate to a very recent personal experience. But I attempted to include statistical data from credible sources along with trying to play on people's emotions. I think that a well reasoned argument should have all these elements balanced in some form or fashion. In writing my post, I wanted to try and establish my authority based on personal experience and include things that made people think emotionally... and include factual data that makes people consider all aspects of the argument that I was trying to make.
In my estimation the most important part of a blog is to connect with the reader on an emotional level. I believe that emotions are the biggest reason someone decides to take action. Credibility helps bolster the writer's perspective. Facts help creating the supporting evidence for a given opinion, but it is pathos that I feel give people the necessary push to connect and respond to a call to action.
I agree that you presented a good balance of the three strategies but that said, a sense of pathos does resonate throughout. Key to engage readers.
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