"Don't drink soda, Renee! You'll ruin your health!" This statement exemplifies a(n) _____.
A) verbal dispute
B) ought imperative
C) chain argument
D) explanandum
E) explanans

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The statement is an example of an "ought imperative," which is a directive suggesting what someone ought to do or not do, often with an implication of moral duty or necessity for a particular outcome, in this case, to protect one's health.

"Don't Drink Soda, Renee! You'll Ruin Your Health!" This Statement