\begin{tabular}{l} Part 1. Read the article and answer the following questions: \\ 1. Explain Brian Cox's referent power. How does the author use ethos (the appeal to \\ credibility) when introducing Brian? \\ \( \begin{array}{l}\text { Brian cox's referent power comes from his respect and expertise in science. The } \\ \text { author uses ethos by emphasizing his qualifications and achievements. } \\ \text { 2. What does he mean by "mctiern-day McCarthyism"? } \\ \begin{array}{l}\text { Modern day mcCarthism refers to a situation similar to the 1950s antic communist } \\ \text { which hunts, where individuals are accused without evidence }\end{array} \\ \text { 3. Define fascism, excommunicated, and insidious. } \\ \begin{array}{l}\text { Fascism: A political ideology characterized by authoritarianism, nationalism, and the } \\ \text { suppression of opposition. } \\ \text { Excommunicated: The act of officially excluding someone from participation in a } \\ \text { religious community or organization. } \\ \text { insidious: Something that is harmful bt often in a subtle or gradual way. }\end{array} \\ \text { 4. What is Brian Cox's overall claim? }\end{array} \) \\ \hline\end{tabular}

\begin{tabular}{l} Part 1. Read the article and answer the following questions: \\ 1. Explain Brian Cox's referent power. How does the author use ethos (the appeal to credibility) when introducing Brian? \\ \begin{array}{l} \text { Brian Cox's referent power comes from his respect and expertise in science. The } \\ \text { author uses ethos by emphasizing his qualifications and achievements, such as his } \\ \text { background in physics and his work in popularizing science through media. } \end{array} \\ \hline \\ 2. What does he mean by "modern-day McCarthyism"? \\ \begin{array}{l} \text { Modern-day McCarthyism refers to a situation similar to the 1950s anti-communist } \\ \text { witch hunts, where individuals are accused without evidence and often face public } \\ \text { condemnation for their beliefs or affiliations. } \end{array} \\ \hline \\ 3. Define fascism, excommunicated, and insidious. \\ \begin{array}{l} \text { Fascism: A political ideology characterized by authoritarianism, nationalism, and the } \\ \text { suppression of opposition. } \\ \text { Excommunicated: The act of officially excluding someone from participation in a } \\ \text { religious community or organization. } \\ \text { Insidious: Something that is harmful but often in a subtle or gradual way. } \end{array} \\ \hline \\ 4. What is Brian Cox's overall claim? \\ \begin{array}{l} \text { Brian Cox's overall claim is that the current climate of fear and suspicion in society } \\ \text { is detrimental to scientific inquiry and rational discourse, and that we must resist } \\ \text { these trends to protect the integrity of knowledge and open dialogue. } \end{array} \\ \hline \end{tabular}