In literature, the term tone refers to the writer's attitude or feelings about the subject matter as well as towards the audience. Such tone is created by authors through the use of literary elements, such as diction( defined as word choice), syntax ( or the grammatical arrangement of words), imagery ( referred to the vivid appeals to the senses); details (related with facts that are either included or omitted) and figurative language (which refers to the comparison with apparently unrelated things.
In the particular segment.. “He was tall, gaunt, with a pale skin and sunken eyes the color of a kingfisher's wing, neither blue nor green...” details and figurative languages seem to be used by the author as literary elements to express his/her attitude towards Kenny, which could be categorized as indifferent
ΔΔ<span> The narration follows the thoughts and feelings of only one character
</span>ΔΔ<span>The reader’s access to information is limited to just one character.
</span>ΔΔ<span>The thoughts and feelings of secondary characters are revealed through their words and actions.</span>
After reading this excerpt it seems to me that the story takes place in <span>a deserted town in which mysterious events occur. Some points of the plot also lead me to this answer, as most of actions and events in this story were represented in an abandoned town with strange ad weird things people may come across if they once come to the town.
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Answer:
The anthropomorphism in this story leaves the tone of the narrative amusing, despite a tense moment that is happening.
Explanation:
The dialogue between the goldfish and Sergei happens when Sergei accidentally kills Yoni.
The narrated scene is tense and heavy, as Yoni collapses on the floor, amid a pool of blood after being hit on the head. However, the anthropomorphism presented by the goldfish in this scene, allows a certain relief in the story and leaves the moment with a slightly amusing tone. That's because the fish shows sarcastic thoughts and speeches, which promotes a comical and funny relief to such a serious moment.
Tell priya to be doctor and she wil get job!
