Question

which line from acts i through iii of the tempest is the best example of ethos based on the speaker’s credibility or character? a ferdinand. the mistress which i serve quick- ens what’s dead / and makes my labours pleasures. . . (iii.1.6-7) b miranda. . . . o, i have suffered / with those that i saw suffer. . . (i.2.5-6) c caliban. you taught me language; and my profit on’t / is, i know how to curse. . . (i.2.425-426) d prospero. . . . i, thus neglecting worldly ends, all dedicated / to closeness and the bettering of my mind. . . (i.2.105-106)

Explanation:

To determine the best example of ethos (appeal to credibility/character), we analyze each option:

• Option A: Ferdinand's line focuses on his feelings about labor for Miranda, not his credibility/character.
• Option B: Miranda's line is about empathy for others' suffering, not establishing her credibility.
• Option C: Caliban's line is a complaint about language taught, not about his character/credibility.
• Option D: Prospero explains his dedication to self - improvement and neglect of worldly matters, which builds his credibility as a wise, self - disciplined figure. This shows his character and credibility, fitting ethos.

Answer:

D. Prospero.... I, thus neglecting worldly ends, all dedicated / To closeness and the bettering of my mind... (I.2.105 - 106)