Question

1. quote a line from this section that uses ethos.
2. why would mlk end his letter by using an appeal to authority?

weeks 14 summer quiz
i hope this letter finds you strong in the faith. i also hope that circumstances will soon make it possible for me to meet each of you, not as an integrationist or a civil rights leader, but as a clergyman and a christian brother. i hope all hope that the dark clouds of racial prejudice will soon pass away and the deep fog of misunderstanding will be lifted from our fear - drenched communities and in some not too distant tomorrow the radiant stars of love and brotherhood will shine over our great nation with all of their scintillating beauty.
yours for the cause of peace and brotherhood,
signature of martin luther king, jr.
martin luther king, jr.

Explanation:

1. Ethos relies on establishing credibility/connection. The line frames MLK as a peer clergyman/Christian brother, building trust with the audience (likely fellow clergy) by aligning shared identity.
2. MLK ends with an appeal to authority (his identity as a respected civil rights leader and clergyman) to reinforce the legitimacy of his message, remind the audience of his moral standing, and strengthen the call to embrace brotherhood and peace, making the conclusion more impactful and trustworthy.

Answer:

1. "not as an integrationist or a civil rights leader, but as a fellow clergyman and a Christian brother."
2. To reinforce the moral legitimacy of his message, leverage his trusted authority as a respected civil rights leader and clergyman, and strengthen the persuasive call to move toward racial brotherhood and peace.