My brother says that a bernese mountain dog will be the perfect match for our lifestyle. Is this an example of ethos? (The correct answer is No, I figured I'd help out anyone with the same question). 60 free points.

No it is not.

Explanation:

Indeed you are correct that this is not an example of Ethos so I thought I'd throw in an explanation as well.

Ethos is one of three of Aristotle's "modes for persuasion" with the others being Pathos and Logos.

As the term implies, these are methods used to persuade people of a certain viewpoint. Ethos is a method of persuasion where the person doing the persuasion establishes their authority or credibility in the topic in question so that those to be persuaded will believe them.

Your brother suggesting that a Bernese Mountain Dog would be perfect for your lifestyle is therefore not Ethos as no authority was established.

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