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Which sentence MOST effectively creates a formal tone and voice in an academic essay?

Simon was a GOOD boy.

Simon was an INTROSPECTIVE boy.

Simon was a COOL boy.

Simon was a NICE boy.

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Definitely introspective. Though I'd laugh if I was reading a serious book and it said "Simon was a cool boy".
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Simon was an introspective boy sounds a little more sophisticated
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