Read the excerpt from the speech "An Indian's View of Indian Affairs." I believe much trouble and blood would be saved if we opened our hearts more. I will tell you in my way how the Indian sees things. The white man has more words to tell you how they look to him, but it does not require many words to speak the truth. How do the underlined words impact the tone of Hin-mah-too-yah-lat-kekt (Chief Joseph)’s speech?
Answer
A
They emphasize the fact that Hin-mah-too-yah-lat-kekt (Chief Joseph) is going to select his words very carefully.
B
They emphasize the fact that Hin-mah-too-yah-lat-kekt (Chief Joseph) is going to speak candidly from the heart.
C
They emphasize the fact that Hin-mah-too-yah-lat-kekt (Chief Joseph) is going to choose words that elicit guilt.
D
They emphasize the fact that Hin-mah-too-yah-lat-kekt (Chief Joseph) is going to create a mood of great sorrow.
Explanation
The words about opening their hearts and speaking the truth create a sincere, direct tone. Chief Joseph says he will explain the Indian perspective in his own way, suggesting he intends to speak candidly rather than carefully craft persuasive or guilt-inducing language. The best choice is that he is going to speak candidly from the heart.
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