Quick, name the holiday that pays homage to the first European to reach America. Be careful however, the correct answer may not be the observance that first comes to mind. Leif Erikson Day, occurring in October, honors the intrepid Icelander who set foot in America around 1000 AD. Approximately five hundred years subsequent, an Italian named Christopher Columbus eventually stumbled his way upon the Americas. For some reason, there is a much more well-known holiday for Columbus, even though archaeological evidence supports Erikson's earlier heroic journey. Now you know the truth about the Columbus Day controversy and why it's time to discover a different October celebration.
How is the author's slanted tone likely to affect the reader?
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It portrays the author's humorous side and makes the reader more likely to accept the argument.
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It illustrates the author's confusion and causes the reader to question the rationale behind other American holidays.
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It displays the author's clear bias and puts into question the validity of the entire claim that's being made.