Question

what kind of tone would you most likely find in a newspaper editorial that endorses a political candidate?
gloom & despair
fear & loathing
optimism & enthusiasm
sarcasm & anger

Explanation:

A newspaper editorial endorsing a political candidate aims to support and promote the candidate, so it would use a tone that shows positivity and excitement about the candidate's qualities and prospects. "Optimism & enthusiasm" fits this purpose, while the other options (gloom/despair, fear/loathing, sarcasm/anger) are negative or critical tones not suitable for an endorsement.

Answer:

C. optimism & enthusiasm