Question

appealing to ethos
quote 1: should i keep back my opinions at such a time, through fear of giving offence, i should consider myself as guilty of treason towards my country, and of an act of disloyalty toward the majesty of heaven, which i revere above all earthly kings.
quote 2: this is no time for ceremony. the question before the house is one of awful moment to this country.
—patrick henry, speech in the convention of delegates of virginia

which of these quotes is an appeal to ethos?
○ quote 1
○ quote 2

Explanation:

Ethos appeals to ethics/character. Quote 1 shows Patrick Henry’s sense of moral duty (to country, Heaven), establishing his credibility/character. Quote 2 focuses on the urgency of the situation (pathos/logos - related), not character/ethics.

Answer:

Quote 1