What does an author do when she/he uses ethos to persuade readers?

a. The author misrepresent her opponents' views.

b. The author insults the readers to challenge their opinion.

c. The author presents facts and statistics.

d. The author tries to gain the audience's trust.

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12 October, 10:20

What does an author do when she/he uses ethos to persuade readers?

a. The author misrepresent her opponents' views.

b. The author insults the readers to challenge their opinion.

c. The author presents facts and statistics.

d. The author tries to gain the audience's trust.

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Curry · Answer 1

I believe the correct answer would be D. When using ethos the speaker is basically persuading the audience that the speaker knows what they're talking about.

What does an author do when she/he uses ethos to persuade readers?a. The author misrepresent her opponents' views.b. The author insults the readers to challenge their opinion.c. The author presents facts and statistics.d. The author tries to gain the audience's trust.

What does an author do when she/he uses ethos to persuade readers?

a. The author misrepresent her opponents' views.

b. The author insults the readers to challenge their opinion.

c. The author presents facts and statistics.

d. The author tries to gain the audience's trust.