Question

multiple choice 3 points
read the excerpt from the passage.

now, therefore, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the
constitution and laws of the united states, including chapter 15 of
title 10 of the united states code, particularly sections 382, 383 and
384 thereof, and section 301 of title 3 of the united states code, it is
hereby ordered as follows... (paragraph 3)

how does the author use an appeal to ethos to develop his purpose?

he provides his authorization to issue an executive order to establish his
credibility.

he asks rhetorical questions to stimulate his audiences interest and provoke
thought.

he describes his personal feelings to garner his audiences emotional
investment.

he cites statistics to show the level of support he has for his executive order.

clear my selection

Explanation:

Ethos is an appeal to credibility/authority. The excerpt shows the author citing constitutional and legal authority (vested power, US Code sections) to issue an order, which establishes credibility. Option 2 is about rhetorical questions (not ethos), option 3 is pathos (emotional appeal), option 4 is logos (statistics). So the first option matches ethos by showing authorization for credibility.

Answer:

A. He provides his authorization to issue an Executive Order to establish his credibility.