Question

which statement primarily appeals to pathos, or emotion, to support the position that economic competition is necessary for a productive society? due to the nature of competition—in which all parties involved are driven to do their best—it makes sense that maintaining a healthy level of economic competition will drive businesses to consistently produce and innovate. when competition is high, business can flourish, leading to ever - better products at ever - lower prices.

Explanation:

To determine which statement appeals to pathos (emotion), we analyze each:

• The first (purple) statement focuses on logical reasons (competition’s nature, economic sense) – appeals to logos (logic).
• The second statement ("When competition is high...") evokes a positive emotional response (flourishing businesses, better products, lower prices) by painting a hopeful, beneficial picture of competition, aligning with pathos (emotional appeal).

Answer:

The statement "When competition is high, business can flourish, leading to ever - better products at ever - lower prices."