Tony is writing a letter to his state senator to persuade her to support stricter safety regulations on school buses. Which best describes the tone in which Tony should write his letter?

Tony is writing to persuade an elected official, so he should make a serious, credible case while treating the senator respectfully. An objective and respectful tone allows him to explain why stricter school-bus safety regulations matter without sounding hostile or overly emotional. Therefore, the best choice is “objective and respectful.”

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