Read an excerpt from a student’s essay arguing for replacing the school’s computers.

The computers in our school are more than 10 years old. They can’t be updated with the latest software. So, they are not practical for students to use. We can’t use them to do research or to complete school projects. As a result, the school board should increase the budget to allow our school to purchase new computers. Every student would benefit from access to the latest technology.

Which example of word choice from the text supports the author’s rhetorical appeal?

The phrase “computers in our school” appeals to the audience’s logic.
Words like “practical” and “benefit” appeal to the audience’s reason.
The phrase “to complete school projects” appeals to the audience’s emotions.
Words like “budget” and “purchase” appeal to the audience’s sense of authority.