Analyzing tone involves examining the author's attitude or feelings towards a subject in a text. It focuses on understanding the emotions conveyed through word choice, imagery, and other linguistic devices.
Diction: The choice of words used by an author to convey a particular meaning or create a specific effect.
Figurative Language: Language that uses figures of speech (such as metaphors, similes, or personification) to enhance meaning or create vivid images.
Rhetorical Devices: Techniques used by authors to persuade or manipulate readers' emotions and thoughts. Examples include repetition, parallelism, and irony.
What is the difference between analyzing tone and identifying tone split in a passage?
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