Question

read the sentence.
since americans are obsessed with the latest cell phones and gadgets, the government should tax technological purchases.
which word in the sentence best appeals to emotions and logic?
obsessed
gadgets
technological
purchases

Explanation:

• "Obsessed" is an emotional word that implies an extreme, perhaps irrational, state of mind (emotion - related). It also sets up a logical connection as it is used to justify the proposed action (taxing technological purchases).
• "Gadgets" is a neutral, descriptive term.
• "Technological" is a neutral, descriptive adjective.
• "Purchases" is a neutral, descriptive noun.

Answer:

Obsessed.