Question

question:
a student is writing a speech about why middle schoolers should limit screen time.
which revision of the sentence below uses more emotional connotative language to appeal to the emotions of a middle school audience?
original sentence:
too much screen time can be bad for your health.
(2 point)
spending hours glued to a screen can drain your energy and damage your focus.
using your phone or tablet a lot might not be great.
looking at screens too much is unhealthy.
some people think screens are not good for you.

Explanation:

Emotional connective language aims to evoke feelings. "Spending hours glued to a screen can drain your energy and damage your focus" uses vivid imagery ("glued") and evokes concerns about energy and focus, which are more likely to resonate emotionally with middle - schoolers compared to the other options. The other options are either too vague (e.g., "might not be great", "unhealthy") or present a less engaging statement ("Some people think...").

Answer:

Spending hours glued to a screen can drain your energy and damage your focus.