Exertion maybe?
I think it might be exertion because it seems to fit... tell me if I'm wrong.
the answer would be ethos hope this help
Answer: Maritn Luther was once sentanced to a crime he commited a long time ago, he was freed of all charges against him from an all white men court
Explanation:
the court-room must have seen something in Martin Luther King and thought better of it.
the ans is b . hope it helps you