Question

How does the passionate tone adopted by Satanta within the speech "My Heart Is Bursting" most help him achieve his purpose?

It strengthens his ability to persuade through emotions.
It strengthens his ability to persuade through intimidation.
It decreases his ability to persuade using logical ideas.
It decreases his ability to persuade using his reputation.

Answer 1

The passionate tone adopted by Satanta within the speech "My Heart Is Bursting" strengthens his ability to persuade through emotions.

In literature, tone refers to the speaker’s attitude toward his subject. Tone describes an attitude, hence, adjectives are employed to describe tone.Tone may also change throughout a piece. A writer shifts tone for emphasis.

Satanta was a Kiowa war chief. He was a member of the Kiowa tribe.

Answer 2

"My Heart Is Bursting" is a speech that was written by Kiowa Chief Satanta and based on this speech, the passionate tone that is being used by the author here mostly helps to reach the purpose which is to strengthen his ability to persuade through emotions. The answer is the first option.