A passage from a Caribbean history textbook reads: 'The sugar cane industry in the 18th century relied heavily on the forced labour of enslaved Africans. Plantation owners accumulated vast wealth while workers endured brutal conditions.' The author's tone in this passage is:

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A passage from a Caribbean history textbook reads: 'The sugar cane industry in the 18th century relied heavily on the forced labour of enslaved Africans. Plantation owners accumulated vast wealth while workers endured brutal conditions.' The author's tone in this passage is:

Accepted Answer

Factual — Award 1 mark for identifying the objective, informative tone. The passage presents historical facts without overt emotional language or personal opinion, characteristic of textbook writing. A is incorrect — there is nothing humorous about the subject. C is incorrect — the serious subject matter is not treated lightly. D is incorrect — the passage takes the topic seriously, not dismissively.

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Dismissive

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Factual

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Humorous

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Lighthearted

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