Question

which statement primarily appeals to pathos, or emotion, to support the position that people should take more preventative measures to protect themselves from identity theft? the rate of identity theft has risen over the past few years, and thus consumers would be wise to take extra precautions to secure their accounts. working in banking for the past two years has made me much more careful about protecting my identity, as my awareness of identity theft has increased. identity theft is a pervasive and insidious problem, victimizing everyday consumers and wealthy investors alike.

Explanation:

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

• The first uses logical reasoning (rate rise → take precautions) – logos.
• The second is a personal anecdote (ethos, as it relies on the speaker’s experience).
• The third describes identity theft as "pervasive and insidious" and "victimizing" people, evoking emotions (fear, concern) about being a victim – this is pathos.

Answer:

Identity theft is a pervasive and insidious problem, victimizing everyday consumers and wealthy investors alike.