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” is the most emotionally charged word because it suggests Americans have an unhealthy fixation on new phones and gadgets. That framing can persuade readers to agree with taxing those purchases; the other choices are more neutral descriptions.

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