Mason is preparing a presentation for the school board about the need for new computers in the media center. which tone is most appropriate for this purpose?

a. a formal tone, because his purpose is to persuade his audience
b. a formal tone, because his purpose is to educate his audience
c. an informal tone, because his purpose is to entertain his audience
d. an informal tone, because his purpose is to understand his audience

Explanation:

The answer is A.  He is trying to persuade the school board to purchase some new computers for the media center.  He needs to speak in a formal tone to successfully persuade his audience.

Crocker Harris is a middle-aged senior teacher in the same school where Frank is also a teacher. ... He follows rules and regulations of the school quite meticulously. He is strict with his students; but he is not a sadist. He does not want his students to like him; he wants them to make sincere efforts in learning.

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