Question

i have but one lamp by which my feet are guided; and that is the lamp of experience. i know of no way of judging of the future but by the past. and judging by the past, i wish to know what there has been in the conduct of the british ministry for the last ten years, to justify those hopes with which gentlemen have been pleased to solace themselves and the house? is it that insidious smile with which our petition has been lately received? trust it not, sir, it will prove a snare to your feet. suffer not yourselves to be betrayed with a kiss. ask yourselves how this gracious reception of our petition comports with those warlike preparations which cover our waters and darken our land. are fleets and armies necessary to a work of love and reconciliation? have we shown ourselves so unwilling to be reconciled that force must be called in to win back our love? let us not deceive ourselves, sir. these are the implements of war and subjugation, the last arguments to which kings resort. i ask gentlemen, sir, what means this martial array, if its purpose be not to force us to submission? can gentlemen assign any other possible motive for it? has great britain any enemy in this quarter of the world, to call for all this accumulation of navies and armies? no, sir, she has none. they are meant for us: they can be meant for no other. they are sent over to bind and rivet upon us those chains which the british ministry have been so long forging. and what have we to oppose to them? shall we try argument? sir, we have been trying that for the last ten years. 5. in the text, henry appeals to ethos by demonstrating his character and credibility. which of the following statements best establishes henrys trustworthiness? a. it is only in this way that we can hope to arrive at truth, and fulfil the great responsibility which we hold to god and our country. (paragraph 1) b. i have but one lamp by which my feet are guided; and that is the lamp of experience. (paragraph 3) c. i ask gentlemen, sir, what means this martial array, if its purpose be not to force us to submission? (paragraph 3) d. an appeal to arms and to the god of hosts, is all that is left us! (paragraph 4)

Explanation:

Ethos is an appeal to ethics, showing one's credibility. Option A mentions fulfilling responsibility to God and country, which reflects a sense of moral duty and integrity, establishing trust - worthiness.

Answer:

A. "It is only in this way that we can hope to arrive at truth, and fulfil the great responsibility which we hold to God and our country." (Paragraph 1)