Question

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?
○ ethos, an appeal based on the speaker’s character
○ logos, an appeal based on logic and reason
○ pathos, an appeal based on the audiences’ emotion
○ eros, an appeal based on love

Explanation:

The speaker uses attendance data (20% sick) which is logical evidence. Logos relies on facts and data (like the percentage here) to make an argument, unlike ethos (speaker’s character), pathos (emotion), or eros (love).

Answer:

B. logos, an appeal based on logic and reason