Which rhetorical situation best reflects the appeal known as ethos? a decorated us veteran shares a story about growing up with seven siblings and how her family survived living in a city with a high crime rate. a school principal addresses a school board and explains how only one in five students surveyed say they feel the school-provided lunches are nutritious. a successful, beloved author addresses a college writing class and describes how he developed ideas for his recently published book series. a politician describes the importance of passing a local education bill so that schools can resume offering fine arts classes beginning the next school year.