Pretend you're reading an op-ed piece about why fans should continue to support the Detroit Lions despite the team's historically poor win-loss record
and questionable management decisions. It's written by a person who works
for the Detroit Lions press office. To which of the following rhetorical
elements does this immediately draw your attention?
A. Ethos
B. Pathos
C. Logos
D. None of the above

Read this passage: byron and mitch are co-captains of the mathletes, their high school's academic team. they are backstage with the five other team members, preparing to compete in the state math quiz. byron sits on the floor with his eyes closed and his earbuds in, listening to classical jazz, which him focus his mind and energy. suddenly, he feels a presence beside him. he opens his eyes to see mitch staring at him. "mathletes! mathletes! " mitch chants loudly. mitch gives byron a thumbs-up and then proceeds to strut around like a peacock, high-fiving the other team members, as byron shuts his eyes again and does his best to refocus his mind which statement best summarizes the passage?