Question

HURRY PLEASE

Q.26
This excerpt is taken from a letter written by a father to his son.

"But then, on the other hand, I flatter myself, that as your own reason (though too young as yet to suggest much to you of itself) is, however, strong enough to enable you both to judge of and receive plain truths: I flatter myself, I say, that your own reason, young as it is, must tell you, that I can have no interest but yours in the advice I give you; and that, consequently, you will at least weigh and consider it well: in which case, some of it will, I hope, have its effect."

The tone of this excerpt can best be described as

A. scathing and unapologetic
B. conciliatory and humble
C. sorrowful and regretful
D. hopeful and conversational
E. loving and melancholy

Answer 1

BROO

Step-by-step explanation:

The tone of this excerpt can best be described as:

D. hopeful and conversational.

The father expresses his belief that his son's reason, though young, is strong enough to judge and receive plain truths. He hopes that his son will weigh and consider his advice, emphasizing that he has no interest other than the son's well-being. The tone is hopeful as the father believes in his son's ability to understand and make wise choices. The language used is conversational, reflecting a friendly and familiar tone between the father and son.