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Analyzing Tone and Identifying Central Ideas: Chief Joseph's speech "An Indian's View of Indian Affairs"

Question 1 • HVA 26-27 IM English ELA 11 A

Which words establish the cynical tone?

Answer
A
grins, hearts, smile
B
lies, debt, bleeding
C
wear, pay, myriad

Explanation

The words “lies,” “debt,” and “bleeding” suggest dishonesty, burden, and harm, creating a distrustful, negative view of the situation. By contrast, “grins,” “hearts,” and “smile” sound more positive, while “wear,” “pay,” and “myriad” do not establish a cynical tone as clearly.

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