Question

-Elie Wiesel, "The Perils of Indifference," 1999

How does Wiesel soften his criticism of the United States in this passage?
OA. He takes the time first to compliment and praise Franklin D.
Roosevelt.
B. He says he understands why some people may act indifferently.
OC. He tells horrible stories of what happened in the concentration
camps.
OD. He makes the audience laugh by telling a few jokes and humorous
stories.

Answer 1

Elie Wiesel softens his criticism by praising Roosevelt.

Step-by-step explanation:

In the passage, Elie Wiesel softens his criticism of the United States by taking the time to compliment and praise Franklin D. Roosevelt. By acknowledging Roosevelt's efforts in fighting against indifference, Wiesel acknowledges that the United States did take some positive actions. This helps to balance his criticism and show that he understands that not everyone is indifferent.

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