Q The purpose of this activity is to illustrate the idea of ethos and source credibility. Instructions: Answer each of the following below: 1. Provide the names of public figures, such as television news anchors, actors, and politicians, whom your perceive as credible. 2. Identify the qualities that make the speaker(s) appear credible. 3. Think of someone you perceive as lacking credibility, and identify what makes that speaker appear less credible. 4. Explain why a certain speaker (public figure) is either credible or not, using the characteristics of a credible speaker (basing it on Solid grasp of the subject matter, honesty, genuine interest in the welfare of listeners, etc.).