Listeners determine a speaker's credibility or ethos by ascertaining
A) ethics,evidence,and coercion.
B) competence,character,and charisma.
C) attitudes,values,and beliefs.
D) needs,interests,and delivery.
E) integrity,honesty,and motivation.

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The speaker's credibility or ethos is determined by their competence (knowledge and expertise on the topic), character (integrity, honesty, and trustworthiness), and charisma (ability to connect with and engage the audience). These three factors make up the speaker's ethos, or the image they project to the audience.

Listeners Determine a Speaker's Credibility or Ethos by Ascertaining