Read the passage from etiquette, by emily post. most people of good taste very much dislike being asked their names. to say "what is your name? " is always abrupt and unflattering. if you want to know with whom you have been talking, you can generally find a third person later and ask "who was the lady with the grey feather in her hat? " the next time you see her you can say "how do you do, mrs.—" (calling her by name). does the author use a consistent tone in the passage? yes, the author maintains a lighthearted and whimsical tone. yes, the author maintains a formal and authoritative tone. no, the author switches between serious and mocking tones. no, the author switches between lighthearted and somber tones.

The correct answer is B. Yes, the author maintains a formal and authoritative tone

Explanation:

In writing and speaking the tone refers to the attitude the author has about the subject of the text or speech, this attitude is express through the use of grammar, the election of words, the point of view or opinion of the author and the level of formality that create a unique tone depending on the author and the text or speech. Also, the tone can change during the text and vary from joyful or humorous to sad or serious. In the case presented in the question, the author is explaining how most people do not like to be asked their names directly, explaining an alternative way to avoid this still find out the person's name. Regarding this issue the author has mainly a formal and authoritative tone as he avoids informal language such as contractions or colloquial expressions and giving his opinion in a personal way; also, the use of more sophisticated words such as "abrupt and unflattering" and the use of precise language made the reader feel this person knows about the topic and should be believed. Considering these features are repeated through all the text it can be concluded the author maintains the same tone in all the text and this tone is mainly formal and authoritative.

B

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