Question
A Fortune study on performance reviews in the tech industry found that words like ‘bossy, abrasive, strident, and aggressive’ appear in reviews of female leaders more frequently than men.
Which types of rhetoric does the author use in this sentence? Select the two correct answers.
(1 point)
Responses
deductive reasoning
deductive reasoning
logos
logos
pathos
pathos
ethos
ethos
inductive reasoning
Which types of rhetoric does the author use in this sentence? Select the two correct answers.
(1 point)
Responses
deductive reasoning
deductive reasoning
logos
logos
pathos
pathos
ethos
ethos
inductive reasoning
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The two types of rhetoric used in the sentence are:
1. **Logos** - The mention of the Fortune study provides a logical basis for the claim that certain words are used more frequently in performance reviews of female leaders compared to male leaders, implying an underlying issue of bias in language.
2. **Pathos** - The choice of words like "bossy, abrasive, strident, and aggressive" evokes emotional responses related to gender bias and discrimination, appealing to the reader's feelings and sense of fairness.
Therefore, the correct answers are **logos** and **pathos**.
1. **Logos** - The mention of the Fortune study provides a logical basis for the claim that certain words are used more frequently in performance reviews of female leaders compared to male leaders, implying an underlying issue of bias in language.
2. **Pathos** - The choice of words like "bossy, abrasive, strident, and aggressive" evokes emotional responses related to gender bias and discrimination, appealing to the reader's feelings and sense of fairness.
Therefore, the correct answers are **logos** and **pathos**.