Analyzing Word Choice, Tone, and Author's Purpose in 'The Crab That Played with the Sea'

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Tone

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The author’s attitude toward the subject matter and audience

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Imagery and repetition are aspects of:

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tone

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Imagery

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Mental pictures evoked by language

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How do the words bring meaning?

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They describe Pau Amma’s impact on the sea and the animals.

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The underlined words are an example of: character, imagery, repetition, tone.

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imagery

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What is the tone of this passage? But towards evening, when people and things grow restless and tired, there came up the Man (With his own little girl-daughter?)—Yes, with his own best beloved little girl-daughter sitting upon his shoulder, and he said, ‘What is this play, Eldest Magician?’ And the Eldest Magician said, ‘Ho, Son of Adam, this is the play of the Very Beginning; but you are too wise for this play.’ And the Man saluted and said, ‘Yes, I am too wise for this play; but see that you make all the Animals obedient to me.’ Options: dark and suspenseful, respectful and admiring, light and affectionate, serious and academic

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light and affectionate

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How does the author's choice to have the 'little girl-daughter' solve the mystery affect the story's message?

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It suggests that children can be observant and valuable contributors

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How does repetition affect the narrator's tone?

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Repetition of the word lazy makes the tone angry.

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Which conclusion about Pau Amma does this excerpt support?

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He likes to follow his own path.