Asked by cvf

How do the authors create a tone that develops their claim and purpose?

by using words with negative connotations, such as brutal
by describing the land with positive connotations, such as fertile
by describing the land with negative connotations, such as rocky
by using words with neutral connotations, such as plant

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by using words with negative connotations, such as "brutal"

Explanation: negative diction creates a harsh, critical tone that reinforces the authors' claim/purpose (e.g., to show the land or situation is unforgiving or harmful).