Question

Which combination of appeals is most present in this sentence?
"As a doctor, I recommend this treatment because studies show it reduces symptoms by 80%."


A.
Ethos and Pathos

B.
Ethos and Logos

C.
Pathos and Logos

D.
Logos only

Answer 1

B. Ethos and Logos

"As a doctor" appeals to the speaker's authority/credibility (ethos), and "studies show...reduces symptoms by 80%" provides evidence/statistics (logos). There is no emotional appeal (pathos).