Question

highlight words in the passage that have negative connotations.
with this present issue the japanese american courier suspends publication under present conditions, after 14 years of service. the foundation stone of the courier has from the first been americanism and the promotion of the welfare of the nation. our deepest regret is that we shall for the present, not be able to carry on that work... after we have gone we ask our fellow americans to remember and to realize that we are at war. we think our removal emphasizes this vividly... we contribute now with our cooperation with the government. and so, until we meet
what tone do the writers create with the words
egret\ and
emoval\? ✔ sad
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what is the purpose of the passage’s tone?
○ to inform readers that the us is at war
○ to inform readers that, despite mistreatment, the writers still believe in americanism
○ to persuade readers to stop the removal of japanese americans
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Explanation:

For the question "What is the purpose of the passage’s tone?":

• Option 1: The passage’s main focus isn’t to inform about the US being at war (though it mentions war), as the tone and content center on the suspension of the publication and the writers’ stance.
• Option 2: The passage states the foundation of the Courier was Americanism, and despite the regret of suspending and their removal, they ask fellow Americans to remember they are at war and cooperate with the government. This shows they still believe in Americanism even after mistreatment (suspension, removal).
• Option 3: The passage doesn’t try to persuade readers to stop the removal; instead, it emphasizes cooperation with the government.

Answer:

B. to inform readers that, despite mistreatment, the writers still believe in Americanism