Which best analyzes author's technique in this sentence?

michael has served faithfully for twelve years on the school improvement board and he has been president of the parent-student-teacher association for three years. he deserves your vote for randolph district school board.
a) logos is used as a persuasive appeal to convince readers with argumentative reasons that michael deserves votes.
b) ethos is used as a persuasive appeal to convince readers that michael deserves votes because of his relevant, successful past experiences.
c) pathos is used as a persuasive appeal to convince readers that michael has suffered greatly and thus deserves votes.
d) euphemisms create a hypnotic effect and allow readers to express michael's true character.