What is "ethos" in persuasive writing?

A An appeal to logic

B An appeal to the writer's credibility and authority

C An appeal to emotions

D An appeal to tradition

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

Ethos establishes the writer's credibility, trustworthiness, and expertise on the topic.

💡 Why is B) the correct answer?

The correct answer to the question "What is "ethos" in persuasive writing?" is Option B: An appeal to the writer's credibility and authority.

The other options — A) An appeal to logic, C) An appeal to emotions, D) An appeal to tradition — are incorrect for this ACT Exam Prep question. As explained above: Ethos establishes the writer's credibility, trustworthiness, and expertise on the topic.

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What is "ethos" in persuasive writing?

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

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