Guidelines for RC Tones Very often‚ in entrance exams like CAT‚ there are questions in Reading Comprehension based on the "style" of the passage. Such questions can appear in various forms. Some of the forms of such questions are: 1. "Which of the following best describes the tone of the passage?" 2. "The tone of the passage is….... " 3. "The author’s approach/tone/style of writing in this passage can be termed/described as....." Such questions should not be attempted unless you have
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Darkness by Joseph Conrad‚ the author effectively portrays the Congo River as an inhospitable location unfit for human existence. Through Conrad’s diction‚ syntax and detail of the environment‚ the author reveals a great deal of psychological stress‚ due to the hostile environment‚ which leads to physical anguish. Through the author’s usage of oppressive diction‚ the author illustrates a hostile environment where society and humanity are devoid‚ and in effect expresses how the environment dominates Conrad’s
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but Duffy’s insight on love and unconventional way of perceiving love is what makes the poem Valentine interesting. She presents her ideas by using a range of different poetic devices such as‚ choosing a distinct form and structure‚ using powerful diction and effectively using an extended metaphor throughout the poem. Duffy begins her poem in an unusual manner as compared to other love poems would usually begin; this is because she sets an unromantic
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she was imprisoned. A major part of this film was the use of handheld camera. Filming from a handheld camera really portrayed the chaos in scenes such as the hostage situation in the news building. The tone of the movie is clearly set by means of loud orchestral music and soft frightening tones and sounds. V’s theme song throughout the whole movie is a loud‚ motivating orchestral ensemble that drives home the utter insanity within his mind. While V is leading a revolution against the government
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Tone: James Baldwin After reading the powerful essay “We Can Change the Country” by James Baldwin and listening to Martin Luther Kings revolutionary ’I Have A Dream’ speech‚ I have come to learn that the tone of both these men are completely different‚ yet they both get their message across. In Baldwins insightful essay‚ the reader is quickly exposed to this negative and straight forward tone‚ where as in Kings speech‚ the audience is exposed to a more respectful‚ yet strong tone. Both Baldwin
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The Crucible Tone Paper In Arthur Miller’s book/play The Crucible‚ the tone he adopts towards the subject of witch trials and witch hunts‚ and towards the characters that maintain them‚ is carefully written. His ironic and cynical tones throughout the play poke fun at the religious officials doing what they thought was right‚ executing people they thought were witches. They also further the outlook on the lack of justice in a harsh‚ Puritan society. Miller continually uses irony in situations
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norms and reputation‚ with literary elements such as diction‚ dialogue and tone. Both characters Mr. Pickle and Mr. Gauntlet illustrate feelings of loathing towards each other but don’t overly cast that emotion and rather express them in a social accepts by creating a dual. Tone is important in this passage because it shows the importance of the eighteen century social norms and expectations. Gauntlet one of the characters expresses his tone in sense of superiority over Mr. Pickle rather than just
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Rabbi Isidor Chemelwitz diction underlines the complexity of movement. He as a character is played by the same actress who plays Hannah in the text. Chemelwitz diction should be speculated. Although the face value of his tone seems unsympathetic‚ his diction emphasizes the exact opposite. His tone is introduction as ‘unapologetic’ during the funeral of Sarah Ironman. His in relation to the setting this is significant because he is performing a funeral service for Sarah Ironman. Chemelwitz voice
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his interest in acquiring the apartment develops. However‚ understanding the societal racism that plagued the peoples‚ he confesses that he is indeed African. For a while the landlady is silent‚ but afterwards she abruptly asks the man if his skin tone is light or very dark. The man is enraged and comprises sarcastic replies. One of his responses includes asking the landlady whether she is referring to plain or milk chocolate. He continues to make such comments to the point that he describes how
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Throughout the story of “The Lottery”‚ author Shirley Jackson uses an ironic tone. From the reader point of view‚ a lottery is special grand prize‚ not a twisted turn of events which involves death. The use of irony prepares the readers for the most dramatic reaction. Shirley Jackson sets the most obvious use of irony from the beginning. From the first impression of the readers‚ the lottery is a cash prize. As the plot ticking’s‚ Jackson played on the belief and turned it to the complete opposite
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