The mode of persuasion "ethos" appeals to beliefs or ideals of a community and also an authority figure's character or credibility to influence individuals through morals.
In the famous play "Julius Caesar", Mark Anthony changed the opinion of the Romans by making them hate Brutus and the conspirators using "ethos" to put their credibility on the spot with irony and sarcasm when he repeatedly calls them "Honorable Men"; on the other hand he praise Caesar's loyalty to him when he calls him "His faithful friend", making people empathize with his character.
Answer:
Diversity, insensitive
Explanation:
Since she lacks the attention of diversity (multiple people with different backgrounds in this case), people may find it insensitive (or harsh)
They focus on characters, customs, and language common to a particular region.
When an author uses local color, he/she is using characters, customs, and language common to a particular region. The characters may be considered stereotypical, but they can help to create a specific image. This can help create setting and also add to the plot. In the movie Brave, the writers use a variety of color. The language spoken by the characters has a Scottish accent, the food and activities the characters partake in a typical customs. The will-o'-the-wisps (blue lights) are also important characters in Scottish culture.
Direct characterization is when the author specifically tells the reader the traits of a character. In this excerpt, Dickens tells you that the woman is elderly, wise, experienced and knows what is "good for children". If Dickens had used indirect characterization, he would have need to shown her wisdom and experience by including specific examples. The reader would then be lead to develop his own conclusion about the whether or not the woman was wise and experienced.
