Which of the following statements shows a clear example of ethos?
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A. I believe that it is time to shift spending from the outdated NASA
program to more relevant issues, such as environmental
conservation.
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B. Former director of NASA, Scott Sherrit, admits that there are
higher priorities for government spending than space exploration
C. Do you want your grandchildren to know all about distant solar
systems but be unable to safely drink the water or breathe the air
here on Earth?
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D. Every year, our government funds NASA to the tune of $17.5
billion, while environmental conservation efforts receive only $12
billion
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Answer:

B. Former director of NASA, Scott Sherrit, admits that there are

higher priorities for government spending than space exploration

Explanation:

Process of elimination

A. sounds like a thesis statement

B. uses the credibility of "former director of NASA" so it's ethos (ethics and credibility)

C. appeals to emotion so it's pathos (emotional appeal)

D. uses numbers so it's logos (numbers and statistics)

Answer:

B

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