Which of the following demonstrates ethos as a rhetorical strategy? (1 point)

Responses

A) Paine's personal anecdote about his experiences at Fort Lee as someone who has shared the colonists' hardships and risks.
A) Paine's personal anecdote about his experiences at Fort Lee as someone who has shared the colonists' hardships and risks.

B) Paine provides a detailed account of the colonists' military strategy.
B) Paine provides a detailed account of the colonists' military strategy.

C) Paine praises the King's efforts.
C) Paine praises the King's efforts.

D) Paine criticizes the British military tactics and strategies.

1 answer

A) Paine's personal anecdote about his experiences at Fort Lee as someone who has shared the colonists' hardships and risks.

This option demonstrates ethos as it establishes the author's credibility and connection to the subject matter by sharing his personal experiences.