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QuizMultiple Choice

Using Resources and Reference Materials for Editing — Unit test

Question 1 • Common Core ELA 11 - ELA3011 IC

Read the sentence. As president of the Student Council for two years now, I think that it is time we try to establish a better system for spending our funds. What kind of appeal is the speaker using in this sentence?

Answer
A
ethos, an appeal based on the speaker’s character
B
logos, an appeal based on logic and reason
C
pathos, an appeal based on the audience’s emotions
D
eros, an appeal based on love

Explanation

The speaker mentions being Student Council president for two years, showing experience and credibility on the issue of how the council spends its funds. An appeal based on the speaker’s character or credibility is ethos, so the correct choice is “ethos, an appeal based on the speaker’s character.”

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