Which of the following statements is an opinion?

a. fries made from sweet potatoes are the best.

b. in my experience, sweet potatoes are usually more expensive and harder to find than white potatoes.

c. we should try harder to conserve how much water we use each day because research shows that it takes a lot of energy and money to filter it for safe use.

d. sweet potatoes provide 400% of your daily requirement of vitamin a.

Which event is an example of a hortatory, or encouraging, technique? a. a hefty fine issued for driving more than 10 miles per hour over the speed limit b. a government program that provides citizens with new job-training opportunities c. a tax imposed on people who buy motorboats with large, loud engines d. a sign in a restaurant that states “think before you smoke—secondhand smoke kills” e. a tax credit that citizens purchase electric or hybrid vehicles