What you are speaks so loudly, I can’t hear what you say!

Background Information The Greek philosopher, Aristotle, in his classic work on persuasion, discussed the term ethos to describe the character of the speaker and lend credibility to his or her message. The Bible makes it clear that people are judged-whether fairly or unfairly-on the perception of their words and actions. There is always the danger that an individual who fails to live up to his or her own message will be perceived and proclaimed a “hypocrite”. Instructions Consider the following questions carefully and answer them in a short essay of from 2-3 pages or 500-700 words. ALL REFERENCES CITED * Does a persuader's credibility affect everyone the same way? Why or why not? * Is a persuader's character "written in stone" or can it be altered? If so, how? * How would you personally attempt to "prove" your character or improve your credibility to those you wish to persuade? Your paper should have 2-3 RECENT sources (within 5 years) and follow APA style.