"Why Journalism Has a Gender Problem"

Question

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

logos
logos

deductive reasoning
deductive reasoning

inductive reasoning
inductive reasoning

pathos

Answer 1

The correct answers are:

1. logos - The author presents a logical argument supported by evidence from a study regarding derogatory language used in performance reviews.
2. ethos - The mention of a reputable source (Fortune study) lends credibility to the author's claim, appealing to the character and credibility of the source and the author herself.

Therefore, the two types of rhetoric used in the sentence are logos and ethos.