Which sentence most clearly uses an ethos appeal?

A. The look on this poor child's face is the only reason you need to

donate today

B. If you buy our stock now, you can double your money before the

year is out.

C. As a professor of ancient history, I know a thing or two about

classical Greece.

D. All of you should feel ashamed for not doing anything about crime

in America.

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Elizabeth Wise

12 May, 12:53

Which sentence most clearly uses an ethos appeal?

A. The look on this poor child's face is the only reason you need to

donate today

B. If you buy our stock now, you can double your money before the

year is out.

C. As a professor of ancient history, I know a thing or two about

classical Greece.

D. All of you should feel ashamed for not doing anything about crime

in America.

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Zechariah Fitzgerald · Answer 1

C

Explanation:

Ethos confirms the credibility of a writer or a speaker, and thus they become trustworthy in the eyes of listeners and readers who, as a result are persuaded by the arguments. Ethos of a speaker or a writer is created largely by the choice of words he or she chooses to convince listeners or readers.