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.
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The <u>first</u> theme statement "The author believes that Johnny Cade is not ready to die, and doesn't want his time to be up yet. He feels as if he has not lived his life to the fullest, and has not got to do or pursue the things he wished to".
The <u>second</u> theme statement "The author believes that the characters have pride in who they are. They are proud and happy to be a greaser, even though others may see them as bad".
The <u>third</u> theme statement "The author believes that Ponyboy feels as if pity is taken upon him, although the character he is speaking to states that she/he doesn't feel that way and really believes that Ponyboy is a good person".
The <u>fourth</u> theme statement "The author believes that Randy feels bad for what he did to upset/disappoint his father. It also seems to surprise Randy that these feelings have taken place".
Explanation: I hope this helps! ^-^ I tried to answer it as fast as I could, and I have also read the book so it made it a little easier to answer since I know the back story. I really tried on this lol so I hope it is good enough, good luck!
