Question

What kind of an appeal is this, and why:

The CDC advised that face masks are optional after the decline of COVID-19 over the past year.

Group of answer choices

Pathos, because it is making a sympathetic appeal.

Logos, because it uses figurative language.

Ethos, because it is coming from an authoritative source.

Logos, because it is citing data/statistics.

Answer 1

Ethos, because the statement relies on the authority of the CDC to lend credibility to the recommendation.