Which of the following best characterizes the author's mode<br>of persuasion in the second paragraph?<br>(®) He asserts his own credibility and<br>authority on an issue.<br>He appeals to the audience's emotions<br>regarding a controversy.<br>(©) He presents himself as a neutral party in a<br>disagreement<br>(©)  Heattempts to influence his audience's<br>beliefs about a subject.<br>