Read the following passage: Known as the "Green Revolution," these programs have led to the development of "miracle rice" and "m
iracle wheat," new strains that offer bigger harvests and greater resistance to crop damage. Norman Borlaug, the Nobel Prize winning agronomist who, supported by the Rockefeller Foundation, developed "miracle wheat," is one of the most prominent advocates of a world food bank." Garrett Hardin, "Lifeboat Ethics: The Case Against Helping the Poor" What type of audience appeal is the author making in the passage? A. Pathos, because the author uses quotations from people who are authorities on the topic B. Logos, because the author uses information that causes the audience to feel worry or fear C. Pathos, because the author uses facts and figures to show that the information is correct D. Ethos, because the author uses an expert source to make his argument more credible
<span>C. Pathos, because the author uses facts and figures to show that the information is correct D. Ethos, because the author uses an expert source to make his argument more credible</span>
<u>D. Ethos, because the author uses an expert source to make his argument more credible </u>
Explanation:
Ethos is a mode of persuasion that mentions a source or figure that shows credibility, expertise, prestige or character in order to convince people that the information is reliable, valid, and is worth listening. In the excerpt, Norman Borlaug is that expert source. Since he is a Nobel Prize-winning agronomist, and was also supported by the Rockefeller Foundation (a very prestigious company), then, his "miracle wheat" program should also be seen as reliable, and one of the best option to enhance agriculture.
