'Pathopoeia' definitions:

Definition of 'Pathopoeia'

From: GCIDE
  • Pathopoeia \Path`o*poe"ia\, n.; pl. -ias. [NL., from Gr. paqopoii`:a; pa`qos passion + poiei^n to make.] (Rhet.) A speech, or figure of speech, designed to move the passion. --Smart. [1913 Webster]