The public ________ a speaker projects can enhance his or her ethos if the audience perceives it to be credible, informed, or intelligent.

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The term "persona" refers to the image or character that a speaker projects to his or her audience. This can include aspects such as their tone of voice, body language, and overall demeanor. If the audience perceives this persona to be credible, informed, or intelligent, it can enhance the speaker's ethos (their credibility and trustworthiness). The options A, C, and D refer to other elements of persuasion (emotions, logic, and credibility respectively), but do not specifically address the speaker's projected image.

The Public ________ a Speaker Projects Can Enhance His or Her