Read the sentence. After going over the attendance data, I have learned that twenty percent of our students are calling in sick every day, and it would be good to do something to stop this problem. Which appeal is the speaker using in the sentence?
Answer
A
eros, an appeal based on love
B
pathos, an appeal based on the audiences’ emotion
C
ethos, an appeal based on the speaker’s character
D
logos, an appeal based on logic and reason
Explanation
The speaker cites attendance data and the statistic that twenty percent of students call in sick each day. Using evidence and a numerical fact to support a conclusion is an appeal to logos, or logic and reason. The speaker is not mainly relying on emotion, love, or personal character.
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