Question
43 Ten (CST) The
Question 5 of 20
Which excerpt from Thomas Paine's Com
attempt to appeal to ethos to persuade the reader?
non Sense Best represents an
O A the infant state of the Colonies, as it is called, so far from being
against, is an argument in favor of independence
© B. I am not induced by motives of pride, party, or resentment to
espouse the doctrine of separation and
independence
O c. total al!
hose in whom our reason forbids us to
and foily
O D
e that dare oppose, not only the tyranny,
Answer
B. "I am not induced by motives of pride, party, or resentment to espouse the doctrine of separation and independence" represents an attempt to appeal to ethos by establishing the author's credibility and lack of bias.