When an audience is swayed not by the logic of a speaker's message but by their high regard for the speaker's character, they are being influenced by which method of proof?
A) ethos
B) pathos
C) logos
D) mnemonics

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Ethos refers to the credibility or ethical appeal of the speaker, which influences the audience's perception and acceptance of the message based on the speaker's character.

When an Audience Is Swayed Not by the Logic of a Speaker's