Question

question 3 of 10
how does henry david thoreau use ethos in
esistance to civil government\?
a. by laying out his argument with reasons why he thought he should not go to jail
b. by supporting his argument with an account of personal experience so we will trust him
c. by getting an emotional reaction with an explanation of grievances with the government
d. by evoking feelings of anger about his jail stay so we will pity him

Explanation:

Ethos is about credibility and trust. Thoreau using personal experience (like his jail stay) builds his credibility. Option A is about reasons (not ethos). Option C is pathos (emotional reaction). Option D is also pathos (evoking pity/anger). Option B correctly uses personal experience (ethos) to gain trust.

Answer:

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