Question

"Well, I am not a crook. I have earned everything I have got."

Based on the tone of this line, what is Nixon's message?



The tone is cheerful; Nixon's message is that he is joking.


The tone is defensive; Nixon's message is that he is honest.


The tone is furious; Nixon's message is that he has a temper.


The tone is mysterious; Nixon's message is that he is lying.

Answer 1

Do you even know the context? He was just caught spying on a political party. Arguably one of the biggest scandals of all time. The tone is defensive. He is trying to preserve his public opinion, while sacrificing his presidency.