LA Times Sappiness Crossword Clue Puzzle Answer from August 03, 2024
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Updated Aug 03, 2024
Sappiness LA Times Crossword Clue
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| Clue | Answer |
Sappiness LA Times Crossword Clue |
BATHOS |
Answer Explanation
The term "bathos" refers to a sudden and often ridiculous shift from the serious or elevated to the trivial or absurd, resulting in an effect that is emotionally incongruous or overly sentimental. It typically describes a situation where high drama or earnestness is undercut by an unexpectedly trivial or mundane conclusion, creating a sense of anticlimax or forced emotion.
In literature and art, bathos often serves to highlight the contrast between the lofty and the commonplace, sometimes resulting in unintentional humor. This concept contrasts with "pathos," which aims to evoke genuine emotional responses from an audience. Bathos is commonly used to critique or parody excessive sentimentality or grandiosity. The word itself derives from Greek, meaning "depth," ironically highlighting a lack of depth when misapplied.
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