Question

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

Logos relies on factual, evidence-based reasoning. The first statement cites a measurable condition (income inequality at its highest since the Great Depression) to logically argue the American Dream is implausible for low-income people, using verifiable data as rational support. The other statements use emotional language (a slap in the face) or expert opinion without empirical data focus, which align with pathos or ethos, not 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.