Question

select the correct answer. 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 helps citizens purchase electric or hybrid vehicles

Explanation:

A hortatory technique encourages certain behavior. Option E, a tax - credit for electric or hybrid vehicles, encourages citizens to buy such eco - friendly cars. Option A is a penalty, Option B is a general job - training program not specifically hortatory in the context of a single behavior, Option C is a disincentive, and Option D is a warning.

Answer:

E. a tax credit that helps citizens purchase electric or hybrid vehicles