Question

Which of the following is an example of the author's use of ethos in "The Damnation of a Canyon"?

A. "It is often stated that the dam and its reservoir have opened up to the many what was formally restricted to the few, implying in this case that what was once expensive has now been made cheap."
B. "The utter barrenness of the reservoir shoreline recalls by contrast the aspect of things before the dam, when Glen Canyon formed the course of the untamed Colorado."
C. "If Rainbow Bridge is worth seeing at all, then by God it should be easily, readily, immediately available to everybody

Answer 1

Ethos appeals to credibility or ethics. Answer choice C is the most likely answer.

Answer 2

I say this because answer choice A does not reference anyone and Glen canyon isn't being used to support the statement.

Answer 3

Question 10 of 10

Multiple Choice: Please select the best answer and click "submit."

How does the author use ethos in "The Damnation of a Canyon"?

A. By using unpleasant words to describe the land after the dam's construction
B. By sarcastically making fun of his opponent's arguments
C. By making it known that his opinion is based on firsthand experience
D. By providing facts about the cost of travel before and after the dam was built

Answer 4

c?

Answer 5

c is correct

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