Question

which statement primarily appeals to pathos to support the position that hospitals should serve more nutritious food? a patient can hardly be expected to experience better health after eating a plate of french fries so oily they leave grease spots on the bedsheets. while it’s true that healthier food can be costly, a hospital that serves more nutritious meals will get a return on its investment in the form of better patient outcomes. as a practicing primary care physician, i observe on a daily basis the health consequences of junk food consumption.

Explanation:

To determine which statement appeals to pathos (emotional appeal), we analyze each option:

• The first statement describes a patient eating overly oily french fries that leave grease spots on bedsheets. This vivid, unappealing image is designed to evoke an emotional reaction (disgust, concern for patient health) to support the idea hospitals should serve better food.
• The second statement uses logical reasoning about costs and returns (logos, not pathos).
• The third statement relies on the speaker’s authority as a physician (ethos, not pathos).

Answer:

A. A patient can hardly be expected to experience better health after eating a plate of french fries so oily they leave grease spots on the bedsheets.