1. What is the purpose of Malcolm's

"deliberate" word choice and tone in the first

paragraph of the chapter? (chapter4)

Malcolm shifts to Boston and leaves his half sister Ella. His sister Ella advice him to explore Boston before he takes up a job

Explanation:

The choice of the word "Deliberate " refers to the act of doing something consciously, intentionally.

Malcolm when shifted to Boston was very surprised to see how the blacks residing in Boston try to enact / intimate the white people and they way they boosted upon their menial Jobs.

This is the main Reason why Malcolm has choosen the word deliberate in the first paragraph