Question

read the passage. then click on the answer to the question about purpose or tone.
(1) our country has lost its head when it comes to gun control. (2) when the framers of the united states constitution
said that people have the right to bear arms, they did not mean high-powered automatic rifles and assault weapons. (3)
such guns are designed to kill—not defend. (4) the long range and high power of these weapons jeopardize the safety
of people miles away from where the gun is fired. (5) no one is safe as long as these guns are available. (6) and each
time another one is manufactured and brought into a neighborhood, americas streets become more dangerous. (7) we
have a right to be safe at home, but these weapons do not guarantee safety. (8) they prevent it. (9) until we outlaw them
once and for all, we will have to live like prisoners in our own homes.
e8. the tone of this paragraph can be described as
a. objective.
b. impassioned and indignant.
c. sarcastic and revengeful.
d. detached and chatty.

Explanation:

The passage expresses strong feelings about gun control, such as stating that high - powered weapons jeopardize safety and that people shouldn't have to live like prisoners. These are emotional and forceful statements, which align with an impassioned tone. It also shows indignation towards the situation where such weapons are available.

Answer:

B. impassioned and indignant.