Why does an appeal to 'logos' often fail to persuade a jury even when the logical argument is sound?

💡 Explanation

An appeal to logos can fail due to enthymemes, where the argument relies on unstated premises that the audience doesn't share or recognize, because the logical force depends on these shared understandings. Therefore, the argument is ineffective, rather than failing due to emotional manipulation or source credibility.

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