Question

tony is writing a speech about the negative influence of social media. 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 teen. im a social media user. i volunteer as a peer mentor and have heard stories from friends who have had negative experiences online. ive also been trained by counselors on how to handle social media and teach courses to other teens to share information.
which rhetorical appeal has toni used in this excerpt?
antithesis
ethos
logos
pathos

Explanation:

Ethos is a rhetorical appeal that establishes the speaker's credibility and trustworthiness. Tori establishes her credibility by noting she is a teen social media user, a peer mentor with experience listening to others' negative social media stories, and trained by counselors on social media guidance. This positions her as a knowledgeable, trustworthy source on the topic.

Answer:

Ethos