You can infer from the author's tone that a. he has written ...

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You can infer from the author's tone that
 
  a. he has written many novels and poems.
  b. he is disappointed that many young people today choose not to read.
  c. he places literature among the highest ranks of human achievement.
  d. he sees both the dark side and light side of reading literature.

Question 2

The author writes that literature nurtures our ability to appreciate the beauty of order and arrangement gifts
  that are also bestowed by a well-structured song, a beautifully painted canvas, or a skillfully chiseled statue. What
  can you infer from this statement?
 
  a. He believes songs, paintings, and statues are more beautiful than written texts.
  b. He believes that reading and painting are very similar activities.
  c. He believes that works of art encourage us to enjoy the beauty of order and arrangement.
  d. He values law and order.

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Answer to Question 1

c. he places literature among the highest ranks of human achievement.

Answer to Question 2

c. He believes that works of art encourage us to enjoy the beauty of order and arrangement.

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[rleezy04]

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