Question

1. A politician is giving a speech to a group of voters, aiming to gain their trust and convince them to support a new bill that will benefit the local communities. Which rhetorical appeal best fit the speaker's purpose?

Ethos
Pathos
Logos
Chronos

Answer 1

The rhetorical appeal that best fits the speaker's purpose in this scenario is **Ethos**. Ethos refers to the credibility or ethical appeal of the speaker. The politician needs to establish trust and demonstrate that they are a reliable and moral character in order to gain the voters' confidence and support for the new bill. While pathos (emotional appeal) and logos (logical appeal) can also play a role in the speech, establishing credibility (ethos) is crucial for the politician to effectively persuade the voters.