Question

Which of the following is an example of an appeal to reason?

"Of course it is wrong to let young people miss out on quality education."
"To give a proper speech, proper lighting and attire are generally needed."
"I have read that one out of every seven adults is unable to read today."
"The minds and hearts of our children depend on our loving care to grow."

Answer 1

"I have read that one out of every seven adults is unable to read today."

Step-by-step explanation:

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Answer 2

The correct answer is C: "one out of every seven adults is unable to read."

By the use of a statistic like this, the reader appeals to the audience's reason (as opposed to the audience's emotions).