Which of the following statements gives an example of inflammatory language?
a. we have a test next week
b. mrs. turner's test are unfair and ridiculous
c. next week's test will be easy
d. no one likes taking test

The correct answer is B. Mrs. Turner's tests are unfair and ridiculous

Explanation:

The term "inflammatory language" refers to the use of words, phrases and others that aims at inciting people to have an emotional or even a physical response, which in most cases contributes to conflicts because inflammatory language is often used to attack someone or something. Because of this, when a phrase or statement contains inflammatory language it is not neutral or objective but uses offensive or rude words that attack or denigrate one group of people or one idea. Considering this, from the options presented the statement that is an example of inflammatory language is "Mrs. Turner's tests are unfair and ridiculous" considering the words "unfair and ridiculous" are subjective, attack one person (Mrs. Turner) and therefore incite hate or anger against her and the test, which are the main features of inflammatory language.

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