Question

Which statement best describes Hardin’s use of rhetorical appeals

Answer 1

Answer:

D. Hardin uses an ethical appeal to make himself seem trustworthy by admitting that there are "harsh" elements to his argument.

Explanation:

Ethos is the name given to an ethical appeal. This occurs when an author tries to make himself seem trustworthy and knowledgeable about a particular topic in order to be more persuasive. This is one of the most commonly used rhetorical appeals, the other ones being pathos (emotional appeal) and logos (logical appeal). In this case, the fact that the author has admitted that lifeboat ethics can be harsh makes his argument more persuasive.

Answer 2

Answer:

D. Hardin uses an ethical appeal to make himself seem trustworthy by admitting that there are "harsh" elements to his argument.  

Explanation:

Hardin used the appeal to ethos in his speech to be trusted by admitting that there are "hard" elements in his argument

An appeal to ethos depends on the credibility, competence and reputation of the person making the argument. A person considered as an authority on the subject she is talking about would make such an argument. The argument is mostly based on relying on the opinion or analysis of an authority or expert, rather than looking for direct evidence and proof that anyone can follow in the argument.