How does Henry David Thoreau use ethos in "Resistance to Civil

Government'?

A. By supporting his argument with an account of personal experience so

we will trust him

B. By getting an emotional reaction with an explanation of grievances with

the government

C. By evoking feelings of anger about his jail stay so we will pity him

D. By laying out his argument with reasons why he thought he should not

go to jail

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Moshe

13 July, 14:24

How does Henry David Thoreau use ethos in "Resistance to Civil

Government'?

A. By supporting his argument with an account of personal experience so

we will trust him

B. By getting an emotional reaction with an explanation of grievances with

the government

C. By evoking feelings of anger about his jail stay so we will pity him

D. By laying out his argument with reasons why he thought he should not

go to jail

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Celia Ingram · Answer 1

A. By supporting his argument with an account of personal experience so we will trust him.

Explanation:

Ethos is a rhetorical device in which an author appeals to his credibility in order to convince the audience of supporting a particular position. This is an ethical appeal that is meant to present the author as an authority in the subject. This is one of the devices that Thoreau employs in "Resistance to Civil Government." In this text, Thoreau argues that people should disobey government when it goes against their moral principles. He supports this by providing his own personal account of civil disobedience.