Read the following excerpt from "Saving Water."

Question

Read the following excerpt from "Saving Water."

“Abandon the bathtub, and hit the showers. Sometimes it just feels great to soak in the tub, but the tub holds between nine and 33 gallons (40 to 50 liters) of water, depending on how full we fill it.”

What kind of argument is used in this excerpt? (1 point)

appeal to emotions
appeal to ethics
appeal to reason

Answer 1

It appeals to ethics because it's promoting water conservation.

By the way -- water conservation is not a problem here in Michigan. We're nearly surrounded by the Great Lakes.

Answer 2

Oh I live in Ohio :) But not up near lake erie, I live more or less the center of Ohio.

Answer 3

In this excerpt from "Saving Water," the argument being used is an appeal to reason. This is because the author presents logical information to support their point. They explain that taking showers instead of baths can save water because a tub can hold between nine and 33 gallons of water, depending on its level of fullness. This provides a factual basis for their argument, appealing to reasoning and logic.