Question

which statement primarily appeals to pathos to support the position that breakfast is the most important meal of the day?
students who routinely skip breakfast suffer academically;
they have great difficulty concentrating in class and
consequently perform poorly in school.

as an experienced marathon runner, i know how important it
is to eat a well - balanced breakfast before a race.

because the brain requires a certain amount of glucose in
order to function optimally, it is important to eat a healthy
breakfast at the start of your day.

Explanation:

Pathos appeals to emotions. The first statement describes students’ academic struggles (difficulty concentrating, poor performance) from skipping breakfast, which can evoke empathy or concern (emotional response). The second is an anecdote from a runner (more ethos), and the third uses logical reasoning about the brain’s glucose needs (logos). So the first statement appeals to pathos.

Answer:

Students who routinely skip breakfast suffer academically; they have great difficulty concentrating in class and consequently perform poorly in school.