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Question 6 • CMS 2026-2027 English III CREDIT RECOVERY

Read the quotation from "Ain't I a Woman?" I have ploughed and planted, and gathered into barns, and no man could head me! Which statement best explains why this is an example of ethos?

Answer
A
It suggests that Truth considers herself stronger than others.
B
It accentuates Truth’s belief in the importance of hard work.
C
It places Truth in a position of moral superiority.
D
It shows that Truth has experiences to support her claims.

Explanation

Ethos appeals to a speaker’s credibility and authority. By describing how she personally ploughed, planted, and gathered crops, Truth uses her own experiences as evidence for her claims. This makes D, “It shows that Truth has experiences to support her claims,” the best explanation.

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