Use the following introductory paragraph to answer the question.

Did you know that some monkeys in Thailand teach their young to floss? If monkeys can do it, then so can we! It is so important to teach our children healthy habits when it comes to oral hygiene. There are many simple strategies you can use when teaching young kids to brush, floss, and make healthy choices about eating and drinking.

Which words describe the tone of the paragraph?

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Responses

detached and objective
detached and objective

formal and academic
formal and academic

accusatory and harsh
accusatory and harsh

optimistic and encouraging

optimistic and encouraging

optimistic and encouraging

The words "optimistic and encouraging" describe the tone of the paragraph. The mention of monkeys teaching their young to floss implies that if monkeys can do it, humans can too. Additionally, the paragraph emphasizes the importance of teaching children healthy habits and provides reassurance that there are simple strategies to do so.