Question

which statement about passage 1 most accurately analyzes the impact of specific word choices on the meaning and tone of harkinss letter?
a. words like diffidence and incompetency in the first sentence cause the reader to regard harkins as shy and unskilled.
b. the formal language throughout the letter shows that harkins deserves respect for his intellect and level of education.
c. in paragraph 5, words like oppressive, gloom, horrors, and treachery give the impression that harkins is a complainer.
d. in paragraph 10, the words progenitors, sacred, and venerate reinforce the idea that the choctaw respect their ancestors.

Explanation:

Analyze each option based on the impact of word - choice on meaning and tone. Option A: The use of "diffidence" and "incompetency" might not necessarily make the reader think of Harkins as shy and unskilled. Option B: Just formal language doesn't directly equate to deserving respect for intellect and education. Option C: While the words are negative, it's an over - generalization to label Harkins as a complainer. Option D: Words like "progenitors", "sacred", and "venerate" clearly reinforce the idea of respect for ancestors.

Answer:

D. In paragraph 10, the words progenitors, sacred, and venerate reinforce the idea that the Choctaw respect their ancestors.