Question

Which of the following is a defining characteristic of an ethical appeal?

Answer 1

The correct answer is A. Gives the idea that the writer is sympathetic and respectable.

Explanation:

The purpose of using an ethical appeal in a text or speech is to persuade the audience by showing the author is credible. In this context, it is common the writer uses strategies to shows he/she is respectable and due to this, the audience should believe the ideas proposed in the text. For example, the writer might mention his/her experience and knowledge on the topic of the text. Moreover, in this appeal, the author might show he is sympathetic or ethically correct. According to this, the correct answer is A.