Question

read this passage: from his mothers loving arms, wind - wolf was placed in a secure and specially designed indian baby basket. his father and the medicine elders conducted another ceremony to bond him with the essence of his genetic father, the great spirit, the grandfather sun, and the grandmother moon. this was all done in order to introduce him into the natural world, and to protect his soul. it is our peoples way of showing the newborn respect, ensuring that he starts life on the path of spirituality. — medicine grizzlybear lake, an indian fathers plea what rhetorical appeal is lake making in this passage from an indian fathers plea? a. logos, because he is using a description to provide evidence to support his argument b. pathos, because he is establishing his credibility as an expert in american indian culture c. logos, because he is using information from experts to show that he knows what he is talking about d. ethos, because he is appealing directly to the feelings and emotions of his audience

Explanation:

Ethos is an appeal to ethics, often by establishing credibility. Here, the author describes cultural - specific practices (Indian baby - basket placement, spiritual ceremonies) to show his knowledge and connection to American Indian culture, thus establishing his credibility as an expert in this culture.

Answer:

B. Pathos, because he is establishing his credibility as an expert in American Indian culture