Read the excerpt from "An Indian's View of Indian Affairs." My friends, I have been asked to show you my heart. I am glad to have a chance to do so. I want the white people to understand my people. Based on the tone of this excerpt, the author most likely wants the audience to

The speaker says he is glad for the chance to share his feelings and wants white people to understand his people. This earnest appeal suggests he hopes the audience will listen with compassion. Gladness describes the speaker’s feelings, not the way he wants the audience to listen.

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