Question

Read the excerpt from Pat Mora’s essay "The Leader in the Mirror." I urged the students to look often in their mirrors and to ask themselves these questions: "Am I satisfied with this world? If not, what will I do to improve it?” For if we are shaped by our surroundings, we in turn shape them. We deceive ourselves if we believe that we can live neutral lives. Now read the excerpt from the article "Career Planning for High Schoolers." Volunteering allows you to serve your community and bolster your experience. Religious institutions, local nonprofits, and government agencies are among the many organizations that use volunteers to fill a variety of roles. In addition to encouraging you to meet like-minded people and develop your interests, these activities also show future employers and postsecondary schools that you are motivated and engaged. And the more you shape your thoughts about a career, the better you'll know how to prepare for it. How are the two passages different? The essay is written only for teachers, but the article is written for high-school students. The essay is written only for parents, but the article is written for high-school teachers. The essay reveals Pat Mora’s perspective, while the article has a less personal tone. The essay uses general examples, while the article reveals a personal perspective.

Answer 1

Answer:

The essay reveals Pat Mora’s perspective, while the article has a less personal tone.

Explanation:

In the essay, Pat Mora uses the first person point of view which shows that she is not only writing from her perspective, but that she's also including herself in the subject of the essay. She uses the pronouns "we" to show that she is part of this group that is shaped by their surroundings. This gives the essay a much more personal tone. The article however is written in second person and only addresses the audience. it doesn't include the speaker in the writing. This gives it a less personal tone than the essay.

Answer 2

Answer:

C

Explanation:

The essay reveals Pat Mora’s perspective, while the article has a less personal tone.

Personal tone means use of vague words