Question

which statement primarily appeals to logos to support the position that the american dream is no longer attainable for most people? 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. 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.

Explanation:

Logos is an appeal to logic, using facts, statistics, or rational arguments. The third statement presents a factual situation (income inequality at its highest since the Great Depression) and logically concludes that the American Dream is implausible for those with little means. The first statement is more of an emotional appeal (a slap in the face), which is pathos. The second statement is an appeal to ethos (using an economist's authority) rather than logos.

Answer:

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.