Read the quotation from "ain't i a woman? " i have ploughed and planted, and gathered into barns, and no man could head me! which statement best explains why this is an example of ethos, or an appeal based on character and credibility? it places truth in a position of moral superiority. it shows that truth has experiences to support her claims. it accentuates truth’s belief in the importance of hard work. it suggests that truth considers herself stronger than others.