Question

which statement primarily appeals to pathos, or emotion, 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. 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. as an experienced marathon runner, i know how important it is to eat a well - balanced breakfast before a race.

Explanation:

Pathos appeals to emotions, focusing on evoking feelings of concern, empathy, or relatability. The first statement highlights negative, relatable struggles (difficulty concentrating, poor academic performance) that trigger empathy for students who skip breakfast, which targets emotional responses. The second uses logical reasoning (brain glucose needs), which is logos, and the third uses personal authority, which is ethos.

Answer:

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