Question

which statement primarily appeals to pathos, or emotion, to support the position that breakfast is the most important meal of the day? 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. students who routinely skip breakfast suffer academically; they have great difficulty concentrating in class and consequently perform poorly in school.

Explanation:

Pathos appeals to emotions. The third statement about students suffering academically due to skipping breakfast can evoke feelings of concern and empathy, thus appealing to emotion. The first statement is a logical - based appeal on brain function, and the second is an appeal to the authority of an experienced marathon runner.

Answer:

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