In paragraph 3, why is Nixon explaining how his wife was never on the payroll?

Hello. You forgot to enter the answer options and the text to which the question refers. The text is in the attached image and the answer options are:

A) he is using logos by stating facts and data to support his claim that she would be paid

B) he is using Latinos to try to get an emotion reaction from the audience

C) he is using o this by stating facts

D) he is using ethos to establish credibility and gain the trust of the audience

D) he is using ethos to establish credibility and gain the trust of the audience

Explanation:

Nixon is using ethos, appealing to readers' emotions by showing the credibility of his words in the text. He addresses with great sensitivity how his wife struggles to do a good job and has been working very hard. He himself witnesses her hard work in the office and wants people to know about it and to be touched by her cause.

1. the details that would clarify the authors purpose for writing would be after the "haley collected used soccer jersey and sent them to guatemalan children." part, he would say, "and you can also donate today to save ". so far in the text, you can see no such thing. if, near the end the author persuades you to donate to guatemalans, then you know that the author's reason to write is to persuade you.

2. what details would make the text more engaging is to see the guatemalan children's reaction to getting free jerseys.

3. the details that convey the author's attitude would be an opinion by the author, for example, if he said, "haley was a very nice girl " or, you can find the attitude by finding parts of haley's personality that he highlights. you can strengthen your tones by using more descriptive words, and simplify long sentences as much as you can.

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