Question

which statement primarily appeals to pathos to support the position that americans place too much emphasis on self - reliance and not enough on community?
with suburbanites typically living on fenced - in lots and working long hours in distant cities, it follows that they are likely to have limited involvement in the communities surrounding their homes.
if we, as a community, decided to set aside our isolating independence and share many of lifes simple tools—such as lawnmowers, bicycles, or internet connections—we would be far less wasteful.
like most suburbanites, i live in a house with its own yard and fences between my neighbors properties and mine, which effectively discourages the use of shared space and frequent communication.

Explanation:

Pathos is an appeal to emotion. The third statement uses the personal experience ("Like most suburbanites, I live...") which can evoke an emotional response. It shows the negative impact (discouraging shared space and communication) of self - reliance (fenced - in properties) on community in a more emotionally relatable way compared to the first statement (more of a logical deduction about limited involvement based on living and working situations) and the second statement (focuses on wastefulness, more of a logical - practical appeal).

Answer:

"Like most suburbanites, I live in a house with its own yard and fences between my neighbors' properties and mine, which effectively discourages the use of shared space and frequent communication."