Question

select the correct answer. which rhetorical strategy attempts to convince the audience that the writer deserves respect? a. emotional appeal b. citing statistics c. citing expert opinion d. ethical appeal

Explanation:

Ethical appeal, also known as ethos, is a rhetorical strategy that focuses on building the writer's or speaker's credibility and trust - worthiness, thus making the audience believe the writer deserves respect. Emotional appeal targets feelings, citing statistics is a form of logical appeal, and citing expert opinion is also part of building logical and authoritative arguments but not specifically about earning respect in the ethical - credibility sense.

Answer:

D. ethical appeal