Question

which statement primarily appeals to pathos, or emotion, to support the position that the government should provide more funding for arts education?
if we want more of our young people to become creative geniuses instead of metaphorical cogs, we must invest in arts education that begins at an early age.
consider the position of the president, who has said in a number of interviews that funding for the arts needs to be a priority.

Explanation:

Pathos appeals to emotion, focusing on evoking feelings to persuade. The second statement uses vivid, emotionally resonant language ("creative geniuses instead of metaphorical cogs") that frames young people's potential in a stirring, value-laden way to inspire support for arts funding. The first statement relies on appeal to authority (the president's position) rather than emotion.

Answer:

If we want more of our young people to become creative geniuses instead of metaphorical cogs, we must invest in arts education that begins at an early age.