Read the following line from William Shakespeare's Julius Caesar, spoken by Brutus.
Who is here so base that would be a
bondman? If any, speak; for him have I offended.
Who is here so rude that would not be a Roman? If
any, speak; for him have I offended. Who is here so
vile that will not love his country? If any, speak;
for him have I offended. I pause for a reply.
What phrase from this portion of Brutus' speech best demonstrates the
character's use of ethos?
A. I pause for a reply.
B. If / any, speak; for him have I offended.
C. Who is here so / rude that would not be a Roman?
D. Who is here so base that would be a / bondsman?