Use the passage from the “A yearslong push to ban hair discrimination is gaining momentum” article to answer the question.

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.

Question
Which statement provides an explanation about the impact of the first sentence on the overall tone of the text?(1 point)
Responses

The author establishes an empathetic tone by setting the context for Rep. Sarah Anthony's personal experience
The author establishes an empathetic tone by setting the context for Rep. Sarah Anthony's personal experience

The author establishes an inquisitive tone by comparing the effects of various hairstyles.
The author establishes an inquisitive tone by comparing the effects of various hairstyles.

The author establishes a dismissive tone by engaging the reader on a well-known topic of debate.
The author establishes a dismissive tone by engaging the reader on a well-known topic of debate.

The author establishes a condescending tone by demonstrating the biases of Rep. Sarah Anthony's colleagues.

Answer 1

The correct response is:

The author establishes an empathetic tone by setting the context for Rep. Sarah Anthony's personal experience.