Question

question 9 of 10
read this phrase from the introduction of the declaration of independence:
... a decent respect to the opinions of mankind requires that they should declare the causes which impel them to the separation.
how does the author appeal to ethos here?
a. by building an argument from an agreed upon truth
b. by using personal pronouns like they and them
c. by using emotional words such as respect and impel
d. by showing the audience respect in the form of an explanation

Explanation:

Ethos is an appeal to ethics. Stating that "a decent respect to the opinions of mankind" (an agreed - upon idea of respectability) requires the declaration of causes for separation builds an argument based on a widely - accepted truth, which is an ethos appeal.

Answer:

A. By building an argument from an agreed upon truth