Read the resolution and the affirmative claim. Which statement best describes the persuasive
technique used in the affirmative claim?
Resolution: Higher education should be available at no
cost in the US.
O The claim uses data and research to appeal to logic.
The claim uses strong word choice to create pathos.
O The claim uses a personal anecdote to create ethos. -
O The claim uses quotations from experts to appeal to
credibility
Affirmative claim: All students should have access to a
free college education. Within the last twenty years, the
average cost of college has nearly tripled, making a
college degree unobtainable for many. One report states
that a four-year bachelor's degree from a public
university costs over $100,000-and this does not
include any student loan interest.