Question

in a social media post about the benefits of reading, the author uses statistics on increased vocabulary and cognitive skills, testimonials from several different educators, and vivid descriptions of engrossing novels and the joy of getting lost in a book. how does the author achieve their purpose of promoting reading habits? by solely relying on emotional appeals through a combination of logos, ethos, and pathos by using a biased perspective through stereotypes

Explanation:

The use of statistics (logos - logical appeal), testimonials from educators (ethos - ethical appeal as educators are authorities), and vivid descriptions of the joy of reading (pathos - emotional appeal) shows a combination of these rhetorical devices to promote reading habits.

Answer:

B. Through a combination of logos, ethos, and pathos