Question

read the excerpt from a speech and answer the question that follows. 9 secondly, we plan to reduce class sizes. our students deserve individual attention and personalized instruction. by reducing class sizes, teachers can give each student the attention they need to succeed. this will create a more engaging and inclusive learning experience, allowing every child to reach their full potential. which of the following sentences could be added to this paragraph to appeal to the audience’s sense of logos? studies have consistently shown that smaller class sizes lead to higher student achievement. in schools where class sizes were reduced, test scores improved by an average of 10% across all subjects. imagine the joy on a child’s face when they walk into a classroom with fewer students, where their teacher can really focus on their needs and goals. it’s a heartwarming sight! we’ve all been in overcrowded classrooms at some point in our lives. it can be overwhelming and discouraging for students. let’s make sure our children have the best learning environment possible. reducing class sizes is not just a good idea. it’s the morally right thing to do. we owe it to our children to provide them with the best education possible, and that starts with smaller class sizes.

Explanation:

To appeal to logos, a sentence should use logical reasoning or evidence (like data, research findings). The first option presents data (smaller class sizes lead to higher achievement, test scores improved by 10% across all subjects) which is factual and logical, fitting logos. The other options use emotional appeal (imagining a child’s joy, personal experience of overcrowded classrooms, moral argument) which are pathos or ethos, not logos.

Answer:

The sentence "Studies have consistently shown that smaller class sizes lead to higher student achievement. In schools where class sizes were reduced, test scores improved by an average of 10% across all subjects." (the first option)