Tory wrote a speech about the negative influence social media has. Read the excerpt from her speech. Then, answer the question that follows.

Question

Tory wrote a speech about the negative influence social media has. Read the excerpt from her speech. Then, answer the question that follows.

How can I be so sure that social media has some downfalls? I am a teenager. I'm a social media user. I volunteer as a peer mentor and have heard stories from friends who have had negative experiences online. I've also been trained by counselors on how to handle social media and teach courses to other teens to share information.

Which rhetorical appeal was used in Tori's excerpt?

Answer 1

Tory's excerpt uses the rhetorical appeal of ethos, or credibility. She establishes her credibility by mentioning her personal experiences as a teenager and social media user, as well as her involvement in peer mentoring and counseling training on social media. This helps to make her argument more convincing and trustworthy.