Read this introductory sentence.

our county government has neglectfully ignored a national trend in child safety and must enact a bicycle helmet law immediately to right this wrong.

which best describes the tone?
a.) engaging
b.) critical
c.) academic
d.) impolite

{System: I think your answer for this is [D.impolite] but I am not quite sure, about this one. Chat in the comments to speak to Requirements if you have questions or if you need anything! Have a lovely day Mrs/Mr!}

B.) critical

Explanation:

The speaker is criticizing the county government for not enacting a bicycle helmet law. The speaker is calling out the county government and asks that a law be enacted immediately. While the critical tone can engage an audience that is not the tone of this sentence.

a pirate walks into a bar with a steering wheel sticking out of his pants.

bartender: isn't that uncomfortable?

pirate: arrgh! it's drivin' me nuts!