Question

which statement primarily appeals to ethos to support the position that the winter holiday season has become too commercialized?

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

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.

as far as holiday materialism is concerned, i sympathize with the culture magazine adbusters, which pioneered \buy nothing day.\

Explanation:

Ethos appeals to credibility/authority. The third statement cites Adbusters (a culture magazine that pioneered “Buy Nothing Day”), using its authority to support the position. The first two use logical or emotional appeals (materialism description, sensory details) rather than ethos.

Answer:

As far as holiday materialism is concerned, I sympathize with the culture magazine Adbusters, which pioneered “Buy Nothing Day.”