Spencer begins his tribute to Diana by using pathos to acknowledge a nation grieving for Princess Diana. He acknowledges this grief by stating “in a country in mourning before a world in shock” and “tens of millions of people taking part in this service all over the world who never actually met her, feel that they too lost someone close to them.” He says this in order to show that Diana’s great character was seen and appreciated all over the world. This rhetorical strategy is used by spencer so that the audience understands that many people all over the world are grieving for Diana’s loss. Spencer continues by using sentimental diction in his eulogy to express the emotions that were felt when the news of Diana’s passing had risen. He does
