Linguistic Indicators of Authorial Tone
In an editorial from a French newspaper about environmental conservation, which of the following linguistic features most clearly indicates the author’s skepticism toward government policies?
A
Employment of present tense describing ongoing conservation efforts objectively.
B
Use of imperative mood giving direct advice on improving policies.
C
The use of conditional tense suggesting uncertainty about policy outcomes.
D
Frequent use of future tense expressing certainty about positive results.
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