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In "Interview with Simon Ortiz," Ortiz says, "So the importance really of the oral tradition is the importance of what your philosophy is, in terms of your identity, what your heritage is, and how that forms, formulates itself in creative expression called writing."

How does Ortiz's word choice affect the text?

His language provides the text with an exuberant, enthusiastic tone.

His language conveys the interview's critical, disapproving tone.

His language gives the interview a comic, lighthearted tone.

His language helps establish the text's dignified, respectful tone.

Which line in the passage can be used as textual evidence to support the following claim? many people suffer from depression. depression is a serious mental illness that affects a person physically and mentally. it interferes with a person's ability to function normally and enjoy pleasurable activities. some types of depression include major depressive disorder, seasonal affective disorder, and postpartum depression. many people confuse depression with general sadness, though people are becoming increasingly aware that it is indeed a serious illness. often people suffering from depression think that it is an incurable condition. they don’t seek any treatment because they are afraid of how others will judge them. based on data from the national institute of medical health, depressive disorders are common and affect 9.5 percent of adults in the united states, or about 19 million people every year. more than 80 percent of people with depressive disorders improve when they receive appropriate treatment.