You would look for the subjective opinions of the writer and how that can influence his presentation of factual evidence.
As a critical reader focusing on ethos in an op-ed piece, you should pay attention to the author's credibility, expertise, and trustworthiness. Analyze how the author presents themselves to establish authority on the topic and persuade readers to trust their perspective. Look for evidence of ethical reasoning, transparency, and authenticity to evaluate the strength of the ethos in the argument.
You would look for the subjective opinions of the writer and how that can influence his presentation of factual evidence.
Any potential bias the writer may have and the level of knowledge or expertise the writer may have on the topic
The writer's level of knowledge on the topic would a critical reader evaluating the writer's ethos try to find out.
No its not logos its pathos
The writer's level of knowledge on the topic would a critical reader evaluating the writer's ethos try to find out.
Using vague language or making unsupported claims would not strengthen your ethos in the mind of the reader. Additionally, displaying a lack of expertise or credibility in the subject matter can also weaken your credibility.
The full question with choices was:Which of the following would you be looking for as a critical reader with an eye toward ethos in an op-ed piece?A) The writer's use of emotion to attempt to persuade the readerB) The argument the writer makes and the strength of that argumentC) Any potential bias the writer may have and the level of knowledge or expertise the writer may have on the topicD) None of the above.The answer would be: C) Any potential bias the writer may have and the level of knowledge or expertise the writer may have on the topicEthos... = Writer or persona. You are looking for bias toward the subject. That's the writer.
You need to answer this question because we don't have the article and you need to know what it means. Your teacher is looking for your critical thinking skills and how well you understood the lesson, not ours.
Ethos (credibility) assures your reader or audience that you know what you are talking about.
B. Appealing to your reader's emotions about the topicAPEX
"My name is John and I have been studying this topic for years." This sentence focuses more on the author's personal experience rather than expertise or credentials, so it does not establish ethos with the reader.