Question

I do not believe we should have to leave out the crucial elements of our language and culture to contribute to American literature, but, unfortunately, this is a conclusion I am forced to reach. I have been writing for a quarter century, and have been a published author for eighteen years. As a writer, I was part of the Chicano Movement which created a new literature in this country.

Which type of rhetoric is used most in the excerpt to convince readers that Anaya’s conclusion is accurate?
an appeal based on emotion
an appeal based on logic
an appeal based on the author’s character
an appeal based on the author’s feelings

Answer 1

an appeal based on the author’s character

Anaya cites her long experience (writing for a quarter century, published eighteen years, part of the Chicano Movement) to establish credibility and authority, which is an ethos appeal rather than primarily emotional or logical.