Question

which type of rhetoric is used in this sentence?

to make sure my numbers were correct, i consulted three peer - reviewed journals and a professor at harvard who has a phd on the topic.

a. logos
b. bias
c. ethos
d. pathos

Explanation:

Ethos is a rhetorical appeal that uses credibility or authority to persuade. In the sentence, consulting peer - reviewed journals (a source of credible information) and a Harvard professor with a PhD (an authoritative figure) is an attempt to establish credibility, which is characteristic of ethos. Logos is about logical reasoning, pathos is about emotional appeal, and bias is not a rhetorical appeal type here.

Answer:

C. Ethos