Question

which statement primarily appeals to logos to support the position that the winter holiday season has become too commercialized?
the crowded, chaotic shopping mall—filled with intense, headache - inducing lights and music—is a prime example of how holidays have become far too focused on material goods.
though it is understandable why some people find black friday appealing, this recent shopping trend, in which stores stay open all night and offer huge discounts, has added considerably to the materialism of the holiday season.
as far as holiday materialism is concerned, i sympathize with the culture magazine adbusters, which pioneered \buy nothing day.\

Explanation:

To determine which statement appeals to logos (appeal to logic/reason), we analyze each option:

• The first option uses descriptive, sensory details (crowded mall, lights, music) which is more of a pathos (emotional) appeal.
• The second option presents a logical analysis: it acknowledges why some like Black Friday, then explains (with reasoning) how this trend adds to holiday materialism, using cause - effect logic.
• The third option appeals to ethos (credibility, citing Adbusters) rather than logos.

Answer:

B. Though it is understandable why some people find Black Friday appealing, this recent shopping trend, in which stores stay open all night and offer huge discounts, has added considerably to the materialism of the holiday season.