Diction and Tone Sentences

Excerpt 1: "General George Armstrong Custer"

Diction: Andrist's snarky diction throughout his analytical article paints a picture of General George Armstrong Custer as both a person young at heart and a cunning military general by recounting his boyish antics off the battlefield, and his disciplined actions on it.

Tone: Andrist's minimizing tone throughout his informative article portrays General George Armstrong Custer as a featherbrained militant whose rushing impulsivity in battle and habitual daydreaming during downtime cost him the lives of many men and earned him strange looks from fellow generals.

Excerpt 2: "My Average Uncle"

Diction: Coffin's puzzled diction in his descriptive memory of Uncle Amos creates an image of a strikingly ordinary yet profoundly fascinating man whose subtle, attractive charm cannot hope to be explained as it earns him three lovely wives and a multitude of caring friends.

Tone: Coffin's reverent tone in his detailed memory of Uncle Amos accentuates his respect for the most unusual man by highlighting features he admired, like Amos' ability to blend into large crowds and his kind compassion toward his wives and children.