Answer:
The first one 
Explanation: Because it makes more sense then the other once 
 
        
                    
             
        
        
        
The correct answer of the given question above would be the last option. The author's choice of words affects the tone of the excerpt in a way that the words candor and legacy impart a complimentary tone. Candor means being open or honest. And these two words impart a flattering tone.