Question

1. which detail in the passage establishes the author’s ethos?

○ mentioning improved test scores
○ referring to student motivation
○ identifying as a veteran educator
○ describing student tiredness

Explanation:

To determine which detail establishes the author’s ethos, we analyze ethos (credibility/authority). Identifying as a veteran educator (option B) shows the author has experience/authority in education, building ethos. Mentioning test scores (A) relates to logos (logic/evidence), referring to student motivation (C) is about audience appeal, and describing student tiredness (D) is descriptive. So the detail that builds ethos is identifying as a veteran educator.

Answer:

B. Identifying as a veteran educator