Netta and Jim argued over their views of free trade.
2. Netta and Jim had different views on free trade.
3. Netta and Jim were sharply split over the issue of free trade.
4. Netta and Jim refused to discuss the issue of free trade.
16. In these four sentences, the word that's most obviously a loaded word is
A. argued.
B. sharply.
C. refused.
D. different.
C. Refused
What do you think it is? We'll be glad to tell you if we agree or disagree.
A. Discuss
The word in these four sentences that is most obviously a loaded word is "refused." To determine this, you can analyze the connotation and emotional impact of each word.
- "Argued" is a neutral term, indicating a discussion or disagreement between Netta and Jim.
- "Sharply" adds a slight emotional intensity to the word "split," emphasizing the strong difference in their views.
- "Different" is a neutral term, simply stating that Netta and Jim held opposing views.
- "Refused" has a negative connotation, suggesting a deliberate and stubborn refusal to engage or discuss the issue.
Therefore, the word "refused" is the most obviously loaded word since it conveys a negative tone and indicates an unwillingness to engage in dialogue or discourse.