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when the author attempts to gain the audience’s personal trust, what rhetorical device is the author using?

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Ethos is the Greek word for "character." The rhetorical device of ethos is intended to draw the audience's attention towards the author's trustworthiness, credibility, and/or expertise. This rhetorical device typically takes one of two forms: either an appeal to credibility or an appeal to character.

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