The tone of the first two paragraphs of the passage can be described as "reflective." The paragraphs convey personal experiences and emotions related to hair discrimination, highlighting the struggles and feelings of anxiety experienced by Sarah Anthony and others. This reflective quality invites readers to consider the broader implications of these experiences.
Use the passage from the "A yearslong push to ban hair discrimination is gaining momentum" article to answer the question.
As a young Black professional, Michigan state Rep.
Sarah Anthony said she vividly recalls mentors saying that wearing straightened hair would be better for her career than wearing her natural curls.
Her curly hair would be seen as a "distraction," or would "make the employer uncomfortable,"
Anthony recalls being told by other Black women.
Anthony's experiences with anxiety and fear over the professional impact of her hairstyle are not unique. Though stories of Black people experiencing hair discrimination are not new, in recent years national media attention has brought a new level of scrutiny to the issue.
Which word describes the tone of the first two paragraphs of the passage?
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