The rhetorical appeal of ethos relies on?

It relies on the readers ethics (what they believe is right or wrong)

Three Rhetorical Appeals. In other words, Aristotle argues that there are three elements to the art of persuasion: ethos: The rhetor is perceived by the audience as credible (or not). pathos: The rhetor attempts to persuade the audience by making them feel certain emotions.

Wives, because that is the plural for wife. Hope this helps you