Question

Dear Mr. Lester,

We’re contacting you today to let you know about the Special Olympics annual fund drive. You’ve been kind enough to support us generously in the past, and we’d like to ask for your help again, as we send our athletes with special needs to compete at the national level. Please fill out the form below and return it in the enclosed envelope with your donation. It will make a child’s day if you do.

Many thanks,
John Allen, Director
Special Olympics
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This fundraising letter evokes what kind of tone?
A.
inquisitive
B.
annoying
C.
polite
D.
envious

Answer 1

C. polite

The wording ("You’ve been kind enough... we'd like to ask for your help again," "Many thanks") is courteous and appreciative, which creates a polite tone.