Question

question 8 of 10
why does henry david thoreau use ethos in
esistance to civil government\?
a. to clearly lay out the reasons why he believes the government is ineffective
b. to allow his audience to experience how it would feel to be unjustly accused
c. to get an emotional reaction from his audience about how unjust the government is
d. to establish his credibility as someone who has disobeyed laws he doesnt agree with

Explanation:

Ethos is about credibility. Thoreau uses his own act of civil disobedience (like refusing to pay taxes) to show he's credible. Option A is logos (logical reasons). Option B is pathos (emotional experience). Option C is pathos (emotional reaction). Only D relates to ethos (credibility).

Answer:

D. To establish his credibility as someone who has disobeyed laws he doesn’t agree with