Question

which statement primarily appeals to pathos, or emotion, to support the position that workplaces should encourage more creativity in their employees? companies take a risk when they do not encourage creativity in their employees; a dull and monotonous workplace is a hotbed for discontent. my workplace, like that of many office workers, seems devoid of the spirit of innovation and creativity, and my motivation suffers as a result. studies have shown that companies that foster employee creativity and innovative thinking tend to have higher worker productivity.

Explanation:

Pathos appeals to emotion. The second statement uses personal experience ("My workplace... my motivation suffers") to evoke an emotional response about the lack of creativity in the workplace. The first statement is more of a general assertion about risk and discontent (less emotional). The third statement relies on studies (ethos - credibility/evidence rather than emotion).

Answer:

My workplace, like that of many office workers, seems devoid of the spirit of innovation and creativity, and my motivation suffers as a result.