Ethos Appeals - Common Characteristics

Question 1

Identify the characteristic described below.

pleasantly easy to approach and to talk to; friendly; cordial; warmly polite

Answer 1

affable

Question 2

possessing recognized or evident power over others

Answer 2

authoritative

Question 3

possessing special skill or knowledge; trained by practice; skillful or skilled

Answer 3

expert

Question 4

benevolent; kind; selfless

Answer 4

kind

Question 5

truthful; not lying or cheating

Answer 5

honest

Question 6

not proud or arrogant; modest; courteously respectful

Answer 6

humble

Question 7

displaying or characterized by quickness of understanding, sound thought, or good judgment; wise

Answer 7

intelligent

Question 8

possessing or exhibiting insight, or understanding; well-informed

Answer 8

knowledgeable

Question 9

having a similar or identical opinion, disposition, etc.

Answer 9

like-minded

Question 10

faithfulness to commitments, vows, allegiance, obligations, etc.

Answer 10

loyal

Question 11

able to be related to; possible to understand, like, or have sympathy for because of similarities to oneself or one’s own experiences

Answer 11

relatable

Question 12

conforming to moral and ethical principles; morally excellent; upright

Answer 12

virtuous