Question

question 5 of 10
what is one way to appeal to ethos?

a. by choosing descriptive nouns

b. by creating a repetitive pattern

c. by starting with a specific argument

d. by referencing trusted sources

Explanation:

Ethos is an appeal to credibility or ethics. Referencing trusted sources (like experts, reputable organizations) helps establish the speaker/writer's credibility, which is an ethos appeal. Option A (descriptive nouns) relates to word choice for imagery (more pathos or style). Option B (repetitive pattern) is rhetorical device like anaphora (pathos or style). Option C (specific argument start) is about structure, not ethos. So D is correct.

Answer:

D. By referencing trusted sources