if this is about conflict then the answer is
external conflict
Ethos is a way an author appeals to the reader/viewer. It is one of the 3 appeals...Ethos, Pathos and Logos
Ethos is based on credibility and building trust...so we are looking for facts or things that would make the author worth listening and a credible source.
Example:
Dentists across the world trust and use this toothpaste.
The fact that we know that dentists are endorsing this product adds to the appeal and credibility...it turn we trust it.
Answer:
The answer is 'D' because it contain the word 'but'
A coordinating conjunction is a sentence that uses words such as 'but' and 'and'
A. He Felt He Had Spent Enough Time There.