Question

read the excerpt from greta thunbergs speech at the united nations climate action summit. you are failing us. but the young people are starting to understand your betrayal. the eyes of all future generations are upon you. and if you choose to fail us, i say we will never forgive you. we will not let you get away with this. right here, right now is where we draw the line. the world is waking up. and change is coming, whether you like it or not. which rhetorical appeal is used in this excerpt? ethos; the speaker is proving her credibility by showing her knowledge kairos; the speaker is emphasizing the importance of the current moment in time kairos; the speaker is using data and research to persuade the audience ethos; the speaker is appealing to emotions by discussing change for the future

Explanation:

Kairos refers to seizing the right moment. In the speech, phrases like "right here, right now" emphasize the urgency and importance of the present moment for action on climate - change. There is no clear demonstration of ethos (credibility - building) or appeal to emotions as described in the ethos options.

Answer:

B. kairos; the speaker is emphasizing the importance of the current moment in time