Question

Refer to Explorations in Literature for a complete version of this interview.

In "Interview with Simon Ortiz," Ortiz describes "a worldwide phenomenon of third-world peoples decolonizing themselves and expressing their indigenous spirit, especially in Africa and the Americas."

How does Ortiz's use of formal language in this excerpt affect the text?


It develops this part of the interview's rather gloomy tone.

It gives this section of the interview a scholarly tone.

It exemplifies the interview's overtly jovial tone.

It conveys the optimistic tone of the interview.

Answer 1

Answer: It gives this section of the interview a scholarly tone

Explanation:

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Answer 2

Answer:

It gives this section of the interview a scholarly tone.

Explanation:

According to the excerpt from "Interview with Simon Ortiz," Ortiz makes use of formal language in order to demonstrate that he has the knowledge and has accomplished academic study to talk about people in Africa and the Americas. Therefore, through his academic language he proves to be an accredited source, which validates his explanation.