This is more of an opinion based paper, isn't it?
in my opinion, they degrade the native americans traditions and they should not be used as mascots. some negative consequences are that people might not value the native americans as much and they may see the natives as something that is to be used for aesthetic purposes ; they may see the natives as an accesory. one may argue that they "honor" native americans, but sometimes the mascots are used incorrectly hence why they do not honor the natives.
Answer: B. Congress passes $50 Million Defense Bill
Explanation: Soft news stories are something entertaining or trendy. For example a local football player receiving a kidney. That story would be trying to make the reader feel sympathetic towards the football player.
Well, we know that setting is location and surroundings, usually! Irony/sarcasm doesn't apply here, as it's usually in the form of dialogue or much more than those statements.Even if you were confused about tragic resolution, you know enough that there isn't anything particularly 'tragic' nor 'resolving' about this excerpt. So characterization seems best fit, giving an idea on the individual and their attire and how they are interacting with the other! But please, you're free to interpret it yourself in any case if doubtful upon my own.
Seems like the character is "Jumping to conclusions"
Hope this helps :)