Question

adopt a pet
owning a pet
pets are loyal companions and can benefit their owners in a
number of ways. apart from being a companion and playmate, a
pet brings joy and relaxation to its owner. hillary johnson, a
renowned psychologist, in her article \a pet is the best
medicine,\ states that a pet can benefit its owner both
emotionally and psychologically. she says that pets have the
ability to reduce anxiety and contribute to the overall well - being
of their owners.
animal shelters and rescue organizations
in the united states, thousands of animals, especially dogs and
cats, end up in animal shelters every year, and the numbers are
increasing everyday, because most people prefer buying pets
from breeders to adopting from shelters or rescue organizations.
animal shelters are full of pets who are either lost or have been
abandoned by their owners. even though shelters and rescue
organizations provide care for animals, the animals crave love
and are in desperate need of a home and a family.
adopting pets saves money and time
adopting a pet from an animal shelter is cheaper, or sometimes

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select the correct answer.
which type of evidence does the author use in the section \owning a pet\?
a. ethical appeal
b. celebrity support
c. expert opinion
d. emotional appeal

Explanation:

The author uses the statement of Hillary Johnson, a renowned psychologist, which is an expert's view. Ethical appeal is about moral rightness, celebrity support is using a famous person (not a psychologist here), and emotional appeal is about evoking feelings (not just using an expert's words).

Answer:

C. expert opinion