Question

a persuasive essay that fails to consider opposing views risks:
undermining emotional appeals
overusing logos
none of these
appearing biased and reducing ethos
sounding too academic
b. overusing logos
c. appearing biased and reducing credibility (ethos)
d. undermining emotional appeals

Explanation:

In a persuasive essay, considering opposing views shows fairness and enhances the writer's credibility (ethos). Failing to do so makes the essay seem one - sided (biased) and reduces ethos. Emotional appeals (pathos) are about evoking feelings, and overusing logos (logical appeal) is about relying too much on logic. Sounding too academic is about the tone of the language, not related to considering opposing views.

Answer:

C. Appearing biased and reducing credibility (ethos)