Question

If video games are getting criticized, then the same should apply to movies and the like. People should be out there arguing over R-rated movies, but for some reason that doesn't happen. Movies like Saw and Hostel are out there, and they rack in quite a bit of money. The director gets the liberty of expressing himself in any way he pleases, whether it be with an exciting car chase or a gruesome murder scene, but a video game developer is restricted. It goes to show that people just want something to blame, and video games are easy prey. Identify the persuasive technique used in the text. a. appeal to emotion c. appeal to character b. appeal to intellect or reason d. discredit the other point of view

Answer 1

B. Appeal to intellect or reason.

Step-by-step explanation:

The passage persuades the readers with its reasonable points that it illustrates through the comparisons and distinction of attitudes towards the video games and the movies. The author substantiates his point through valid illustration and convinces the readers that video games are easy prey for the critiques on the contrary the directors have the liberty to show whatever they feel pleasing in their movies, be it R-rated content or hideous murder scenes. The author appeals logically to the readers and interrogates the reason for being biased towards video games. Thus, he persuades the readers logically or intellectually.