Which statement primarily appeals to ethos, or character, to support the position that an overemphasis on community fosters dependence and reduces individual freedom? (1 point) Responses As philosopher and economist John Stuart Mill argued with regard to individualism, having individual freedom is integral to developing an efficient society. As philosopher and economist John Stuart Mill argued with regard to individualism, having individual freedom is integral to developing an efficient society. Some of the worst atrocities of the twentieth century were brought about by societies that demanded collectivist thinking and action. Some of the worst atrocities of the twentieth century were brought about by societies that demanded collectivist thinking and action. Question 2 Which statement primarily appeals to pathos, or emotion, to support the position that American presidential election campaigns go on for too long? (1 point) Responses The two-year presidential campaign has led to a general sense of fatigue among voters; people don't want to be continually bombarded with advertisements and brochures, let alone forced to focus on every minute detail of the candidates' lives. The two- year presidential campaign has led to a general sense of fatigue among voters; people don't want to be continually bombarded with advertisements and brochures, let alone forced to focus on every minute detail of the candidates' lives. The longer U.S. presidential campaigns last—more than two years these days—the more money candidates spend, allowing only the very wealthiest candidates to participate; consequently, the White House is open only to the financially elite. The longer U.S. presidential campaigns last— more than two years these days— the more money candidates spend, allowing only the very wealthiest candidates to participate; consequently, the White House is open only to the financially elite. Question 3 Which statement primarily appeals to pathos, or emotion, to support the position that organic farming should be more widely adopted? (1 point) Responses Many commercially grown foods are treated with harmful synthetic fertilizers and pesticides, which can poison our soil, our groundwater, and even our food. Many commercially grown foods are treated with harmful synthetic fertilizers and pesticides, which can poison our soil, our groundwater, and even our food. I grew up in a farming family, and I learned that the best way to preserve your land's soil and water is to farm organically. I grew up in a farming family, and I learned that the best way to preserve your land's soil and water is to farm organically. Question 4 Which statement primarily appeals to ethos, or character, to support the position that multitasking is a necessary skill in the twenty-first century? (1 point) Responses Like most office workers, I often find myself juggling phone calls, chat messages, and emails simultaneously, making multitasking an essential skill. Like most office workers, I often find myself juggling phone calls, chat messages, and emails simultaneously, making multitasking an essential skill. If you want to survive in today's workforce, you must possess the ability to multitask; without it, you will perish. If you want to survive in today's workforce, you must possess the ability to multitask; without it, you will perish. Although some researchers note that multitasking is at times counterproductive, the necessity of multitasking in our high-speed, high-pressure world remains. Although some researchers note that multitasking is at times counterproductive, the necessity of multitasking in our high- speed, high- pressure world remains. Question 5 Which statement primarily appeals to logos, or reason, to support the position that schools should eliminate long summer vacations in favor of a year-round calendar? (1 point) Responses Long summer breaks are famously associated with relaxation so extreme that it verges on sloth, as students sleep until noon and spend hours lounging with friends. Long summer breaks are famously associated with relaxation so extreme that it verges on sloth, as students sleep until noon and spend hours lounging with friends. Despite the opposition from students that a year-long schedule would surely cause, eliminating long summer vacations would provide a number of important benefits, including improved student learning outcomes. Despite the opposition from students that a year- long schedule would surely cause, eliminating long summer vacations would provide a number of important benefits, including improved student learning outcomes. Although it may come as a surprise, I would prefer a year-round school schedule to our current system. As an academically competitive high school junior, I would appreciate a shorter summer break, since it would help limit the typical summer "memory loss."

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Here are the answers based on the questions you provided:

Question 1: Which statement primarily appeals to ethos, or character, to support the position that an overemphasis on community fosters dependence and reduces individual freedom?

• Response: Some of the worst atrocities of the twentieth century were brought about by societies that demanded collectivist thinking and action.

Question 2: Which statement primarily appeals to pathos, or emotion, to support the position that American presidential election campaigns go on for too long?

• Response: The two-year presidential campaign has led to a general sense of fatigue among voters; people don't want to be continually bombarded with advertisements and brochures, let alone forced to focus on every minute detail of the candidates' lives.

Question 3: Which statement primarily appeals to pathos, or emotion, to support the position that organic farming should be more widely adopted?

• Response: Many commercially grown foods are treated with harmful synthetic fertilizers and pesticides, which can poison our soil, our groundwater, and even our food.

Question 4: Which statement primarily appeals to ethos, or character, to support the position that multitasking is a necessary skill in the twenty-first century?

• Response: Like most office workers, I often find myself juggling phone calls, chat messages, and emails simultaneously, making multitasking an essential skill.

Question 5: Which statement primarily appeals to logos, or reason, to support the position that schools should eliminate long summer vacations in favor of a year-round calendar?

• Response: Despite the opposition from students that a year-long schedule would surely cause, eliminating long summer vacations would provide a number of important benefits, including improved student learning outcomes.

These responses reflect the use of ethos (character), pathos (emotion), and logos (reason) as requested in each question.