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Which statement shows an example of an appeal to ethics? (10 points)

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

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c. Of course it is wrong to let young people miss out on quality education. This is an opinion, or an appeal to ethics.
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User Rohit Chopra
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The correct answer is C. Of course it is wrong to let young people miss out on quality education.

Step-by-step explanation:

In rhetoric, an appeal to ethics occurs when the speaker or writer uses ethics (actions, behaviors, etc. considered as right or wrong) or in some cases the credibility of the speaker or writer to defend a point. This type of appeal is considered as invalid by some people because it does not rely on logic; however, it is widely used by people to defend a point. This can be seen in option C "Of course it is wrong to let young people miss out on quality education" because the only reason that supports the need for quality education is that denying it is ethically or morally wrong and therefore this speaker or writer is appealing to the ethics to try to prove a point.

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