How does the author's diction affect the tone of the
text?
i say that the nobles ought to be looked at mainly in two
ways: that is to say, they either shape their course in such
a way as binds them entirely to your fortune, or they do
not. those who so bind themselves, and are not
rapacious, ought to be honoured and loved; those who do
not bind themselves may be dealt with in two ways; they
may fail to do this through pusillanimity and a natural
want of courage, in which case you ought to make use of
them, especially of those who are of good counsel; and
thus, whilst in prosperity you honour them, in adversity
you do not have to fear them.
- the prince,
niccolò machiavelli
the use of slang words creates a relaxed, informal
tone.
the use of academic language creates an angry
and disdainful tone.
the use of academic language gives the text a
serious and instructive tone.
the use of words with strong connotative meanings
creates a sorrowful tone.