Question

Read the passage on the benefits of reusing and recycling. Which sentence in the text uses ethos for rhetorical appeal? Recycling benefits many people and places in sometimes surprising ways. In addition to protecting our environment and prolonging the lifespan of Earth’s natural resources, recycling has become a big industry. More than 50,000 recycling and reuse facilities employ more than 1 million people. These workers earn an annual income of nearly $37 billion. The total gross annual revenue of these facilities is more than $230 billion. Saving the planet is a noble and worthwhile goal in itself.But it’s also important to recognize the real economic benefits of reusing and recycling.

Answer 1

The sentence in which ethos is used for rhetorical appeal is "Saving the planet is a noble and worthwhile goal in itself".

Other sentences appeal to logos providing data about the benfits of recycling and how it has also become a big industry.

The ethos, on the other hand, relies on the ethical arguments and how recycling is a morally good practice. When you recycle you show that you care about nature and the preservation of the planet. Ethos comes from  greek ethikos, and means moral, so arguments based on ethos will use morality to persuade the audience.