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:

The word "obsessed" is an emotionally charged term. It implies an extreme and perhaps irrational pre - occupation. Logically, it sets up a premise (Americans' extreme interest in cell phones and gadgets) for the conclusion (government should tax technological purchases). Words like "gadgets", "technological", and "purchases" are more neutral and descriptive, lacking the emotional and logical weight that "obsessed" has in creating a connection between the behavior (interest in items) and the proposed action (taxation).

Answer:

A. obsessed