T.K. Muttaki, the author of "Life in the Treetop." wrote this passage using Ethos to gain his readers' attention. Ethos are used as persuasion to the audience, like propaganda. In this case, the author uses Ethos to write about Treetops or Treehouses to share information about treehouses and shares his personal experience with them.

In the passage, Treetops uses Ethos in which he uses to build his own credible source based on his knowledge. To give you an idea in paragraph 3 he uses his own experience to connect and appeal to the reader. "First and foremost, treehouses are fun. They capture a sense of innocence and childhood adventure. As a kid, I loved climbing the ladder up to my hidden village—Tree Town U.S.A." This connects with