Question

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In "Interview with Simon Ortiz," Ortiz focuses his attention on the exploitation of native people:


"We cannot ignore that. You just can’t. You have to fight it, to keep what you have, what you are, because they are trying to steal your soul, your spirit, as well as your land, your children, and so forth. "


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



It develops the optimistic, positive tone of the text.


It creates a tone of shock or disbelief.


It shifts the tone from serious to comic.


It gives the text a more personal, impassioned tone.

Answer 1

The answer is "It gives the text a more personal, impassioned tone."
I am certain.

Answer 2

It gives the text a more personal, impassioned tone.

Step-by-step explanation:

The poet, Simon Ortiz, gives a personal and impassioned tone when referring to the exploitation of native people. The personal tone os mainly achieved by his use of the pronouns we and you. He adresses his listeners as we, so he is part of that group. He also adresses his listeners directly by using you. His passion is expressed by repetition : cannot ignore.....you just can't. ..your soul, your spirit...your land....".