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 Tony should use in his letter?

Tony is writing to persuade an elected official about a public policy issue. An objective tone lets him present reasons and evidence clearly, while a respectful tone is appropriate when addressing the senator. “Objective and respectful” is a better fit than an emotional or aggressive tone, which could distract from his argument.

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