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Read the following excerpt from "The Significance of the Frontier in American History":
But the democracy born of free land, strong in selfishness and individualism, intolerant of administrative experience and education, and pressing individual liberty beyond its proper bounds, has its dangers as well as its benefits.
How does Turner's word choice affect the tone of this excerpt?
A.
The words "selfishness," "intolerant," and "beyond its proper bounds" give it a negative tone.
B.
The words "democracy," "free land," and "individual liberty" give it a positive tone.
C.
The words "born of free land," "strong," and "benefits" give it a negative tone.
D.
The words "administrative experience," "pressing," and "dangers" give it a positive tone.
But the democracy born of free land, strong in selfishness and individualism, intolerant of administrative experience and education, and pressing individual liberty beyond its proper bounds, has its dangers as well as its benefits.
How does Turner's word choice affect the tone of this excerpt?
A.
The words "selfishness," "intolerant," and "beyond its proper bounds" give it a negative tone.
B.
The words "democracy," "free land," and "individual liberty" give it a positive tone.
C.
The words "born of free land," "strong," and "benefits" give it a negative tone.
D.
The words "administrative experience," "pressing," and "dangers" give it a positive tone.
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A. The words "selfishness," "intolerant," and "beyond its proper bounds" give it a negative tone.
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