Question

which statement primarily appeals to pathos, or emotion, to support the position that companies should not be allowed to market products to children? as a father of two daughters, i am opposed to companies using the persuasive power of advertising to market their products to young children. companies ruthlessly take advantage of the naïveté of children by using bright colors, catchy music, and engaging characters to advertise their products. advertising research suggests that children have difficulty distinguishing between product advertisements and entertainment content.

Explanation:

Pathos appeals to emotion. The first statement uses the personal experience of being a father of two daughters to evoke an emotional response against companies marketing to children. The second statement is more of a factual description of how companies market (though it has a negative connotation, it's more about the method). The third statement is based on research (logos - appeal to logic/evidence).

Answer:

As a father of two daughters, I am opposed to companies using the persuasive power of advertising to market their products to young children.