Question

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select the correct answer.
which sentence is most likely to build an author’s ethos appeal?
a. seventy - five percent of canoe accidents could be prevented if people followed safety procedures.
b. as the head lifeguard on kidd lake, i’m responsible for safe swimming and boating.
c. you don’t have to wear a life jacket at kidd lake as long as you don’t rent a canoe.
d. people who go in canoes without wearing life jackets are idiots.
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Explanation:

Ethos appeal is about establishing the author's credibility or authority. Option B shows the author's role as head lifeguard, which gives them authority on safety matters related to swimming and boating, thus building ethos. Option A uses statistics (logos), C is a rule statement, and D is an ad hominem (not ethos).

Answer:

B. As the head lifeguard on Kidd Lake, I’m responsible for safe swimming and boating.