Question

how could an author use rhetoric to convince an audience to trust them? (1 point)
they could appeal to their sense of emotion
they could appeal to their sense of time
they could appeal to their sense of logic
they could appeal to their sense of credibility

Explanation:

Rhetoric involves using language effectively. To convince an audience to trust an author, appealing to credibility (ethos in rhetorical terms) is key. Credibility makes the audience believe the author is trustworthy. Appealing to emotion (pathos) can evoke feelings but not directly build trust. Appealing to time is not a standard rhetorical appeal. Appealing to logic (logos) can show reasoning but may not ensure trust without credibility.

Answer:

they could appeal to their sense of credibility