Question

How does diction and figurative language impact an author's tone and characterization?

Answer 1

It gives more detail to the character.

Answer 2

Diction and figurative language can impact an author's tone and characterization because they can make the story seem more real if everything is working well together, or they can keep the reader from connecting to the work if the choice of words and use of language clashes with the tone the author is trying to convey.