Question

question 9 of 20
read the following excerpt from frederick douglasss autobiography:
i was kept almost naked - no shoes, no stockings, no jacket, no trousers, nothing on but a coarse tow linen shirt, reaching only to my knees. i had no bed. i must have perished with cold, but that, the coldest nights, i used to steal a bag which was used for carrying corn to the mill.
which one of these did douglass use to establish ethos?
a. detailed imagery
b. subjectivity
c. slang
d. emotional language

Explanation:

Ethos is about establishing credibility. By using detailed imagery to describe his dire living conditions (no shoes, no bed, etc.), Douglass gives a vivid and believable account of his experiences, building his credibility. Subjectivity would be more about personal opinions. Slang is informal language not present here. Emotional language is more about evoking feelings directly, which isn't the main way ethos is established here.

Answer:

A. Detailed imagery