Question

distinguishing between types of appeals
identify the type of appeal made in each sentence from an argument in favor of letting teens play video games.
according to a study published in the wall street journal, people who play video games make decisions 25% faster than those who do not, and the increased speed does not affect their accuracy.
my friends and i are honor roll students who are able to balance our studies and our gaming.
parents who do not allow their kids to play video games are depriving them of an important strategy for coping with stress and setting them up to become lonely.
logical appeal
ethical appeal
emotional appeal

Explanation:

• First sentence: Cites a study from The Wall Street Journal (a reliable source) with data ($25\%$ faster decision - making without loss of accuracy). This is a logical appeal as it uses facts and evidence.
• Second sentence: Mentions being honor - roll students (implying credibility and good judgment). This is an ethical appeal as it is based on the character and credibility of the speaker.
• Third sentence: Talks about depriving kids of a stress - coping strategy and setting them up for loneliness. Words like “depriving” and “lonely” evoke emotions. This is an emotional appeal.

Answer:

1. logical appeal
2. ethical appeal
3. emotional appeal