refer to explorations in literature for a complete version of this speech. which statement best describes patrick henry's use of ethos in this excerpt? responses he uses his past experiences to establish his authority. he uses his past experiences to establish his authority. he explains that he is simply one of the people, which builds a connection with listeners. he explains that he is simply one of the people, which builds a connection with listeners. he exaggerates his qualifications and experience to manipulate his audience. he exaggerates his qualifications and experience to manipulate his audience. he diminishes the importance of his past, reinforcing the idea that they are all americans now. he diminishes the importance of his past, reinforcing the idea that they are all americans now.