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Why Journalism Has a Gender Problem"

by Corinne Segal

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.



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Question
Use the sentence to answer the question.

Which types of rhetoric does the author use in this sentence? Select the two correct answers.

(1 point)
Responses

ethos
ethos

pathos
pathos

inductive reasoning
inductive reasoning

logos
logos

deductive reasoning
deductive reasoning

1 answer

In the sentence provided, the author utilizes the following types of rhetoric:

  1. Ethos - This refers to the credibility or ethical appeal of the argument. By citing a study from Fortune, the author establishes credibility and authority on the subject matter.

  2. Logos - This involves the logical appeal or reasoning behind the argument. The mention of specific words used in performance reviews provides a logical basis for discussing the gender problem in journalism and its relation to leadership perceptions.

Therefore, the correct answers are ethos and logos.