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Given that O'Connell holds the position of California State Superintendent of Public Instruction, we can say that he used a formal diction promoting a tone of respect, ethics and relevance. This is because, the position he holds requires that he promote formal speeches, which reinforces the need to use a more formal diction, through more elaborate words and that does not present colloquialism or slang. This shows a tone of respect for the position he has and the subject he is addressing, in addition to promoting ethics and removing the feeling of something relaxed.