Question

read the excerpt from \keynote address\. as an american whose ancestors came from japan, i have become accustomed to a question most recently asked by a very prominent businessman who was concerned about the threat of riots and the resultant loss in life and property. in this excerpt, the author attempts to create an appeal to emotion timeliness authority logic.

Explanation:

The excerpt simply states a personal - experience of being asked a question by a prominent businessman regarding riots and losses. There are no elements of logic, authority, or timeliness appeals. It mainly wants to evoke an emotional response by sharing a personal story.

Answer:

A. emotion