An argument that appeals to emotion

appeals to a higher power

seeks to influence the reader’s feelings

seeks to influence the reader’s sense of justice or fairness

seeks to show that an argument is correct or valid

The answer is B. Seeks to influence the reader’s feelings

Explanation:

Referring to arguments and persuasion, there are mainly three types of appeals the first one is an appeal to logic or logos that aims at proving an argument as correct; the second one is an appeal to ethics that aims either at proving the argument through a sense of ethic or fairness or by using the credibility of the speaker and finally, the appeal to emotion that aims at persuading the reader o audience by using language and techniques that moves the reader of influences its feelings and emotions. Therefore, an argument that appeals to emotion as it can be inferred seeks to influence the reader’s feelings.

- self-esteem and a clear goal for writing

- financial security

- a room to be alone

"why don't you like me the way i am? " i cried. "i'm not a genius! i can't play the piano, and even if i could, i wouldn't go on tv if you paid me a million dollars! "

explanation:

the conflict between jing-mei and her mother is over jing-mei's piano lessons since her mother wants her to become a prodigy but she does not want to play it any more.