Question

which statement primarily appeals to pathos to support the position that todays students are asked to do too much homework?
as a parent, i have seen my child suffer both emotional and physical consequences of having too much homework.
some students eventually become so overburdened by their homework that they suffer devastating nervous breakdowns from which they may never fully recover.
some research has shown that excessive homework can cause headaches and stomach ulcers in overworked students.

Explanation:

Pathos is an appeal to emotion. The first statement, as a parent witnessing a child's suffering (emotional and physical), evokes an emotional response. The second statement about students' nervous breakdowns also aims to stir emotions. The third statement, while about physical effects, is based on research (more of a logos - logical appeal).

Answer:

"As a parent, I have seen my child suffer both emotional and physical consequences of having too much homework." and "Some students eventually become so overburdened by their homework that they suffer devastating nervous breakdowns from which they may never fully recover."