Question

read the excerpt from \my heart is bursting.\

you, the commissioners, have come from afar to listen to our grievances. my heart is glad and i shall hide nothing from you. i understood that you were coming down to see us. i moved away from those disposed for war, and i also came along to see you.

how does settainte (satanta)s humble tone affect the meaning of his speech?

• it causes those who are listening to wonder what motive settainte (satanta) has for being so polite and genial.
• it assures those who are listening that settainte (satanta) is speaking with honesty and has acted in good faith.
• it reminds those who are listening that they should appreciate how far settainte (satanta) has traveled to meet with them.
• it reinforces for those who are listening that settainte (satanta) is not afraid of war should he deem it necessary.

Explanation:

Satanta says "My heart is glad and I shall hide nothing from you" which shows honesty. His humble tone in welcoming the commissioners and moving away from war - inclined people to meet them gives an impression of good - faith action.

Answer:

It assures those who are listening that Set'tainte (Satanta) is speaking with honesty and has acted in good faith.