The switch in the narration emphasizes the contrast between Nero's high opinion of his musical ability and the opinion of a competent observer. Despite Policles's forceful manner, we value his viewpoint because he is passionate about music, a gifted singer, and doesn’t realize Nero is the emperor. When the narration follows Policles, we see how repulsive Nero is as a singer and a person. The narration emphasizes how unjust and ridiculous the contest was and shows that power matters most under many circumstances.
When the narration follows Nero and Platus, we get a glimpse of Nero's extreme conceit. We're also left with a sense that it would be impossible for anyone to change his opinion. Instead, the people around Nero make extraordinary efforts to pretend they share his inaccurate views. This view of Nero and Platus reveals another theme of the story: people can irrationally justify almost anything. Also, this narrative view supports the audience’s false applause for Nero as well as Policles's chaotic escape.
New speaker = new paragraph
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The party that "would make war" is the Confederacy. The party that "would accept war" is the Union. The tone of Lincoln's second inaugural address is subdued and weary. He states that the war has gone longer than it should. In this sentence he assigns both parties a responsibility for the war that has divided the nation.
I would say B. In the way I read it, the wording makes it seems like she is, in fact, guilty. I may be wrong though. I've never read this book and I am unsure of the prior context.
Answer:
Diction
Explanation:
The author's specific use of language is known as diction. Diction refers to a literary device in which an author choses specific words and style of expression in order to fulfill a particular purpose. Diction can indicate whether a text is formal or informal. It can also motivate the reader to react in a particular way to the story. The choice of specific nouns, verbs and phrases can also contribute to developing the meaning of a work.
