Question

which statement primarily appeals to pathos, or emotion, to support the position that people should support locally owned businesses? by shopping at retail chains instead of small, locally owned stores, you are directly undermining—financially and socially—the foundation upon which your community is built. although corporate chain stores may offer customers wider selections and bigger discounts, locally owned businesses are more likely to offer personalized services and to support their local communities. after many years of running a small hardware store, i understand the difficulties small business owners face when competing with big - box retail chains.

Explanation:

Para determinar cuál enunciado apela a pathos (emoción), analizamos cada opción:

• La primera opción ("By shopping... your community is built") evoca sentimientos de responsabilidad y apego a la comunidad, sugiriendo que no apoyar negocios locales "derrumba" su fundamento, lo que impacta emocionalmente al lector.
• La segunda es un argumento lógico (logos) sobre ventajas de negocios locales.
• La tercera es una anécdota personal (ethos, credibilidad), no pathos.

La primera opción usa lenguaje que incita emociones relacionadas con la comunidad y su bienestar.

Answer:

By shopping at retail chains instead of small, locally owned stores, you are directly undermining—financially and socially—the foundation upon which your community is built.