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?
obssessed
gadgets
technological
purchases

Explanation:

• "Obsessed" is an emotionally charged word that implies an extreme, perhaps irrational, state of mind (emotional appeal).
• Logically, if people are "obsessed" (a strong, all - consuming state) with something (cell phones and gadgets), it could be used as a reason (logical appeal in a somewhat flawed logical structure) for the government to take action (taxing).
• "Gadgets" is a neutral, descriptive term.
• "Technological" is a more neutral, technical descriptor.
• "Purchases" is a very neutral, business - like term.

Answer:

obsessed