I think its D? Ethos or the ethical appeal, means to convince an audience of the authors credibility or character.
It says he wiped his brow, which basically means he wiped his forehead. It sounds like he was running ("had kept a pace or two ahead"). What is wet, and you get while working out? Hint: not rain
Answer:
Geo
Explanation:
Geo comes from a greek word meaning "earth" or "global"
For example, geology is the study of the materials, processes, nature, and history of the earth