The Rhetoric of Refusal: The Paradox of Persuasion in the Chenqing Biao - The Integration of Ethos, Logos, and Pathos -

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The study aims to elucidate the rhetorical mechanisms through which refusal becomes persuasive discourse.
Examined the rhetorical strategies used in a petition written to refuse a political appointment.
Analyzed the text based on the Western rhetorical concepts of ethos, logos, and pathos.
Evaluated how personal background and emotional connections contributed to the persuasive effect.
Emphasized ethos by highlighting moral credibility through personal background and filial duties.
Utilized logos by logically presenting the necessity of familial responsibilities.
Incorporated pathos to foster empathy from the audience by emphasizing emotional bonds.

This analysis examines rhetorical strategies that transform refusal discourse into persuasive narratives in political contexts.

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Lee et al. (2026) studied this question.

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