Refer to explorations in literature for a complete version of this article. read this excerpt from the article “nixon resigns” by carroll kilpatrick. one official, who has known mr. nixon well for many years and remains a white house aide, commented: “he is obviously a bad judge of character. but a lot was accomplished. so much more could have been accomplished but for these fun and games. it was such a stupid thing to happen.” which statement best explains how the speaker’s use of language affects the tone of this excerpt? it creates a formal and earnest tone. it creates a formal and proud tone. it creates an informal and frustrated tone. it creates an informal and sentimental tone.