Which of the three rhetorical appeals relies on the speaker's trustworthiness and expertise?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. Ethos, the appeal to credibility
- Step 1: Rhetoric names three classic appeals: ethos, pathos and logos. Step 2. Ethos means that listeners trust the speaker because of character or expertise. Answer: ethos. Why not the others: Pathos works on feelings, logos on reasoning and facts, and kairos is about the right moment.
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