As stated earlier ethos is using arguments to boost the credibility of the writer to the reader. The way this is accomplished is to boost reputation authority, or even trying to find similarities with the reader. Gaiman was also able to use ethos arguments in his argument very frequently. For example Neil Gaiman states things like, “For thirty years I have been earning my living through my words, mostly by making things up and writing them down.” This quote from his article boosts his reputation right in the beginning of the writing. He tries to prove himself as a worthy writer by giving a little background of his experience in the field of writing and reading. Another form of ethos used was his stories that he told. His credibility immediately rose with each personal experience he gave because it was easier to believe him due to his credentials. Another reason he was easy to believe was his use of ethos through similarity. Gaiman was able to connect with the reader with quotes like, “I think we have responsibilities to the future.” He was able to put himself on the same level as the reader which is tough to do because he just boosted his credentials to sound more credible. It is a very tough balance to maintain between intelligent and snobby. People listen to the intelligent not the snobby. Neil Gaiman was able to make intelligent ethos arguments while also being on the same level as the
As stated earlier ethos is using arguments to boost the credibility of the writer to the reader. The way this is accomplished is to boost reputation authority, or even trying to find similarities with the reader. Gaiman was also able to use ethos arguments in his argument very frequently. For example Neil Gaiman states things like, “For thirty years I have been earning my living through my words, mostly by making things up and writing them down.” This quote from his article boosts his reputation right in the beginning of the writing. He tries to prove himself as a worthy writer by giving a little background of his experience in the field of writing and reading. Another form of ethos used was his stories that he told. His credibility immediately rose with each personal experience he gave because it was easier to believe him due to his credentials. Another reason he was easy to believe was his use of ethos through similarity. Gaiman was able to connect with the reader with quotes like, “I think we have responsibilities to the future.” He was able to put himself on the same level as the reader which is tough to do because he just boosted his credentials to sound more credible. It is a very tough balance to maintain between intelligent and snobby. People listen to the intelligent not the snobby. Neil Gaiman was able to make intelligent ethos arguments while also being on the same level as the