Read this excerpt from "Nixon Resigns" by Carroll Kilpatrick:
Mr. Nixon’s brief speech was delivered in firm tones and he appeared to be in complete control of his emotions. The absence of rancor contrasted sharply with the “farewell” he delivered in 1962 after being defeated for the governorship of California.
Which statement best explains why Kilpatrick includes this paragraph in the article?
A) The paragraph suggests the difficulty Nixon had in maintaining his dignity during his speech.
B)This paragraph describes Nixon's physical appearance during his speech.
C)This paragraph conveys to readers the writer's opinion of Nixon's demeanor.
D)This paragraph provides information about the tone of Nixon's speech.
