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

ethos
ethos

inductive reasoning
inductive reasoning

pathos
pathos

deductive reasoning
deductive reasoning

logos

1 answer

The two types of rhetoric used in the sentence are:

  1. Ethos - The author establishes credibility by referencing a study from a reputable source (Fortune), which lends authority to the observation about performance reviews in the tech industry.

  2. Logos - The mention of specific words that appear in reviews of female leaders provides logical evidence to support the claim that there is a bias against women in leadership positions.

Thus, the correct answers are ethos and logos.