Question

Which statement best explains how the ethos audience appeal is working here?

Answer 1

Answer:

I would say that the answer is D.

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Answer 2

Answer:

B.

Explanation:

Ethos or ethical appeal is a persuasive technique in which the credibility of the speaker is revealed. Using this form of persuasion, the speaker appeals to his/her audience to trust him on the matters that he/she presents.

In the given passage, the writer, Hardin, is making an ethical appeal by asking his audience to trust him and the matters that he present because his arguments have more harsh elements.

So, the correct answer is option B.