Refer to explorations in literature for a complete version of this article. read this excerpt from "nixon resigns" by carroll kilpatrick: in his admission of error, the outgoing president said: “i deeply regret any injuries that may have been done in the course of the events that led to this decision.” which statement best explains how the use of language affects the tone? it creates an informal and earnest tone. it creates a formal and optimistic tone. it creates an informal and somber tone. it creates a formal and sincere tone. assessment navigation