What is the significance of this state to Lincoln's life?[Illinois] AIt's where he was bornincorrect answer BIt's where he began his political careerincorrect answer CIt's where he delivered the Gettysburg Addressincorrect answer DIt was the first state to secede after Lincoln was elected Presidentincorrect answer

My latest book, fightin’, prose short fiction, is a combination. there’s nothing about being indian in there. just stories of people. why shouldn’t i write about non-indians? i don’t have to dress anybody in feathers." how does ortiz's use of language in this excerpt set an informal tone? a. by using contractions and sentence fragments, ortiz makes this part of the interview feel more familiar and casual. c. by using the term "indian" rather than "native american," ortiz makes this part of the interview feel more combative or hostile. b. by employing first-person pronouns, ortiz makes this part of the interview more solemn and pessimistic. d. by asking a rhetorical question, ortiz makes this part of the interview objectively and intentionally funny and lighthearted.