In paragraph 3, which of the following best appeals to ethos?

Question

1. A. Playing an instrument increases memory power.
2. B. All students should be encouraged to learn to play an instrument.
3. C. Experienced musicians have shown that they are more likely to stay mentally sharp as they age.
4. D. Wouldn’t everyone want to have a longer, healthier life?

Answer 1

Remember that ETHOS refers to a rhetorical appeal to credibility or authority. Given that reminder, which of these four do you think hews most closely to that definition?