Question

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

In "Interview with Simon Ortiz," Ortiz says, "...Coyote in the many, many Native American languages, is a varied figure and in the Acoma and in the Pueblo tradition Coyote is a funny character. He’s shrewd sometimes but he is also a kind of fool at times. He’s too smart for his own good, and stuff like that."

How does Ortiz's word choice affect the text?

A) His use of the words "varied" and "tradition" makes the tone in this part of the interview more forceful and confident.

B)His use of phrases like "a kind of fool at times" and "stuff like that" give this part of the interview a more relaxed, casual tone.
C) His use of the phrase "too smart for his own good" develops the compassionate and admiring tone of the interview.
D) His use of the word "shrewd" conveys the more hostile or aggressive tone in this section of the interview.

Answer 1

Answer: B?

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Answer 2

Hi!

It looks like the answer to your question is option B. His use of phrases like "a kind of fool at times" and "stuff like that" give this part of the interview a more relaxed, casual tone.

Step-by-step explanation:

Ortiz is saying that the coyote is an astute character but is also a funny one. He describes the coyote with a light heart and the phrases "a kind of fool at times" and "stuff like that" convey this. Overall, the interview comes out in a casual tone