Question

which statement primarily appeals to ethos to support the position that reality television has little artistic value?
as noted by musician elton john, reality television is \killing talent\ in the entertainment business.
viewers stay glued to the television as they feed their appetites for drama and suffering, but this activity does nothing to improve their minds or elevate their spirits.
because reality television shows generate massive audiences and are relatively cheap and easy to produce, it is evident that their producers have little incentive to make these shows artistically compelling.

Explanation:

Answer:

As noted by musician Elton John, reality television is "killing talent" in the entertainment business.