Refer to explorations in literature for a complete version of this interview. in "interview with simon ortiz," ortiz focuses his attention on the exploitation of native people: "we cannot ignore that. you just can’t. you have to fight it, to keep what you have, what you are, because they are trying to steal your soul, your spirit, as well as your land, your children, and so forth. " how does ortiz's use of rather informal language in this excerpt affect the text? it develops the optimistic, positive tone of the text. it shifts the tone from serious to comic. it creates a tone of shock or disbelief. it gives the text a more personal, impassioned tone.