Question

1. why is it important to recognize the tone of an informational article?

a more objective and serious tone indicates that the writer has personal experience with the subject.
the tone of an informational article may force the reader to accept the writer’s position on a subject.
most writers intentionally use tone to distract readers from the proven facts about a subject.
tone indicates the writer’s feelings about the subject matter and may affect the reader’s attitude as well.

Explanation:

• Analyze Option A: An objective and serious tone doesn't necessarily mean the writer has personal experience. So A is incorrect.
• Analyze Option B: Informational articles aim to inform, not force readers to accept a position. So B is incorrect.
• Analyze Option C: Writers of informational articles use tone to convey information appropriately, not to distract from facts. So C is incorrect.
• Analyze Option D: Tone reflects the writer's feelings about the subject, and it can influence how readers perceive and feel about the subject too. This is a correct understanding of the importance of tone.

Answer:

D. Tone indicates the writer’s feelings about the subject matter and may affect the reader’s attitude as well.