Question

which statement primarily appeals to pathos to support the position that the american dream is no longer attainable for most people?
economist thomas piketty would agree that the american dream is inherently limited by income inequality, and he maintains that we need significant government involvement in order to ameliorate the situation.
with income inequality at its highest point since the great depression, achieving the classic american dream has become increasingly implausible for those with little means.
for many people, life is an ongoing struggle simply to survive and pay the bills; for these people, to contend that the american dream is still possible is a slap in the face.

Explanation:

To determine which statement appeals to pathos (emotional appeal), we analyze each option:

• The first option uses an expert's opinion (logos, appeal to authority).
• The second option presents data/context (logos, appeal to logic).
• The third option describes people’s struggles ("ongoing struggle to survive", "slap in the face") to evoke empathy, which is pathos.

Answer:

For many people, life is an ongoing struggle simply to survive and pay the bills; for these people, to contend that the American Dream is still possible is a slap in the face.