Answer:
If you fail to vote, you are <u>neglecting</u> your duty as a citizen and discarding your right to have your voice be heard.
Explanation:
The options you were given are the following:
- overlooking
- missing
- forgetting
- neglecting
The word that has the most emotional impact is<em> </em><em>neglecting</em>.
Every word has two types of meaning: its literal meaning (denotation) and an emotional or cultural association it carries (connotation). Depending on what emotion is connected to the word, its connotation can be negative, neutral, or positive. The verbs <em>to overlook, to miss, </em>and<em> to forget</em> have a more neutral meaning than the verb <em>to neglect</em>, which is always negative. That's why <em>neglecting</em> is the correct option.
