Tone

Through a threatening tone, William Blake’s “The Tyger” reveals the process of the tigers creation and its ending by using syntax, diction, figurative lang. and imagery. Maybe, that is why he chose a Tyger, because a Tyger can be very threatening or intimidating to others. When he says, “ Could frame thy fearful symmetry?” instead of “Could frame your fearful symmetry” which shows diction because he tried to portray the readers of the tone threatening by using the word “fearful”, and he also…

strong use of tone helps me understand the poem’s theme that when remembering someone, know that person would rather you be happy. This poem written by Christina Rossetti includes many phrases that aid her theme. Anne Hacht believes that “in the beginning of the poem, the love between the couple seems strong, and the overtone of sadness and grief stems from the notion of death is about to tear them apart” (257). Within this quote, Hacht is saying that the source of the melancholy tone…

Tone and Style are important on Wikipedia. Clearly, a certain style and tone are expected on Wikipedia. The best way to get a good idea about the style and tone set by the site is to read their guidelines on this specific subject or to simply browse the site and read a few of their top articles. In addition, this article provides you with information on the tone and style that they prefer on the Wikipedia website. Let's take a closer look. Wikipedia Tone Take a look at a literature magazine…

In the poem, “The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock” by T.S. Eliot, he uses a depressing tone to express a meaning of don’t take life for granted and life is shorter than you think. The poem shows a man that is getting old and has regretted not doing the things he should have done. The author shows the characteristics of J. Alfred, a man that is looking back on life and regretting the things he didn’t do. Throughout the poem, T.S. Eliot uses words to characterize and build up the story of J.…

What do these four things have in common? While the poems “Still I Rise” and “Unwelcome” contain noticeable differences in style and tone, they share similarities in them and sound. In literature, writers tend to use tone to paint a picture of what their writing is about. Throughout Maya Angelou's poem “Still I Rise” she uses a writing style that helps achieve a tone of empowerment. Over the course of Angelou’s life she was belittled and a victim of oppression. As the poem nears the end she…

meant” (Kriszner and Mandell) . In “Out, Out-” by Robert Frost, we see an understated tone used throughout the poem. I believe that by using an understated tone, Robert Frost builds suspense and bringing out the true meaning behind his words. I feel that if Frost had written in a more direct way, we would still understand the story, but it would have been lacking in emotion. The first example of an understated tone is the title of the poem, “Out, Out-”. I believe this is a reference to William…

us this effect by talking of their own mistress, such as William Shakespeare’s “Sonnet 130”. In this sonnet, Shakespeare uses a judgemental tone along with blunt language to declare his lady’s charm and then closes with a prideful tone to express his love for her even after all of his negative words. In Shakespeare’s “Sonnet 130”, he uses a judgemental tone to express through example…

In “The New Colossus” By Emma Lazarus, the 14-line sonnet written in an iambic pentameter tells a story through the mind of The Statue Of Liberty as it gives us the feeling that she is alive. Reading the poem for the first time, a reader would get lost in the meaning Lazarus is trying to explain. Her use of poetic devices helps create a vivid and effective way to bring Lady Liberty to life and give a deeper meaning to what the poem as a whole. A poem meant to help support the building the statue…

You Are Old is a warning to his lover: you may reject me now, but when you are close to death’s door you will remember and regret losing me. Despite having such a juvenile sentiment it contains evocative imagery in its diction and, combined with its tone and meter, highlights why W.B. Yeats is considered one of poetry’s masters. The meter is iambic pentameter with a first/fourth line, second/third line…

Later in the novel, Nick's tone turns to disgust once Gatsby tells him his life story. Gatsby asks Nick to attend a meeting with Jordan Baker to discuss an event from Gatsby's past that upsets him: '. . .I hadn't the faintest idea what 'this matter' was, but I was more annoyed than interested. I hadn't asked Jordan to tea in order to discuss Mr. Jay Gatsby.' Nick's tone here is indignant. Later, Nick denies Gatsby's offer for employment with a haughty tone: '. . .because the offer was obviously…