Final Answer:
1. Yes — The speaker uses their role as a father to show they care and are trustworthy.
2. No — It’s just saying someone else liked the recipe; no authority or credibility is claimed.
3. Yes — Mentioning “professors at Harvard University” gives credibility by using experts.
4. Yes — Saying “dentists all over the world” makes it sound like trusted professionals agree.
5. No — “I read somewhere” doesn’t name any expert or source, so no credibility is built.
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Explanation:
- Ethos means convincing people by showing you (or someone you mention) are trustworthy, experienced, or an expert.
- For #1: The dad says “As your father,” which means he’s using his role as a parent to make you listen — that’s ethos.
- For #2: “Someone told me” — no name, no title, no reason to trust them. So, not ethos.
- For #3: “Professors at Harvard” — big name school + professors = experts. That’s ethos.
- For #4: “Dentists all over the world” — lots of trusted pros say the same thing. That’s ethos.
- For #5: “I read somewhere” — vague, no proof, no expert. Not ethos.
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Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of ethos logos pathos worksheets.
