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Read the excerpt from Fast Food Nation.

EVERY SATURDAY, ELISA ZAMOT gets up at 5:15 in the morning. It’s a struggle, and her head feels groggy as she steps into the shower. Her little sisters, Cookie and Sabrina, are fast asleep in their beds. By 5:30, Elisa’s showered, done her hair, and put on her McDonald’s uniform. She’s sixteen, bright-eyed and olive-skinned, pretty and petite, ready for another day of work. Elisa’s mother usually drives her the half-mile or so to the restaurant, but sometimes Elisa walks, leaving home before the sun rises.

Which of the following choices best describes the rhetorical appeal used in this excerpt?
The excerpt demonstrates logos because it is completely objective and lacking in emotion.
The excerpt demonstrates logos because it contains statistics to support the author’s claim.
The excerpt demonstrates ethos because the author positions himself as an expert on the topic.

All Answers 1

Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
None of the three choices. The passage uses pathos (emotional/empathetic appeal) — it gives a vivid, sympathetic portrayal of Elisa’s early morning routine to evoke feeling.

Why the listed choices are wrong:
- It’s not logos (no objective argument or statistics).
- It’s not ethos (the author does not establish expertise in this excerpt).