Question

question 8 of 10
how does henry david thoreau use ethos in
esistance to civil government\?
a. by laying out his argument with reasons why he thought he should not go to jail
b. by supporting his argument with an account of personal experience so we will trust him
c. by getting an emotional reaction with an explanation of grievances with the government
d. by evoking feelings of anger about his jail stay so we will pity him

Explanation:

Ethos is an appeal to ethics, and it is used to convince an audience of the author's credibility or character. Thoreau uses his personal experience in "Resistance to Civil Government" to build trust with the reader and establish his credibility. Laying out reasons not to go to jail is more of a logical (logos) approach. Evoking emotional reactions and feelings of anger are examples of pathos.

Answer:

B. By supporting his argument with an account of personal experience so we will trust him