Question

tony is writing a speech about the negative influence of social media. read the excerpt from her speech. then, answer the question that follows.
81% of teens have social media accounts. 45% of those teens admit to being logged on to social media constantly.
which rhetorical appeal has toni used in this excerpt?
ethos
logos
pathos
rhetorical question

Explanation:

Logos relies on factual data and statistics to persuade an audience. The excerpt uses specific percentage figures (81% and 45%) about teen social media use, which is a core example of a logos appeal. Ethos focuses on credibility, pathos on emotional appeal, and a rhetorical question is a device, not a rhetorical appeal type here.

Answer:

Logos