Asked by Morgan

what does the diction and details reveal about the tone in this passage.

"When first I took up my abode in the woods, that is, began to spend my nights as well as days there, which, by accident, was on Independence Day, or the Fourth of July, 1845, my house was not finished for winter, but was merely a defence against the rain, without plastering or chimney, the walls being of rough, weather-stained boards, with wide chinks, which made it cool at night."
Answered by Writeacher
I told you about the other quotation. Now it's your turn to try.

What do you think the overall idea is here?
Answered by Morgan
I don't understand what the diction or tone is
Answered by Ms. Sue
Please answer Writeacher's question.

Then we'll be able to help you from there.
Answered by Morgan
The idea is to explain how it was like living where he was living
I think
Answered by Writeacher
How was he living?
Answered by Morgan
It sounds like in a an unfinished cabin in the woods making it cold at night.
Answered by Writeacher
Right!

"Tone" is all about how the author feels about his topic. Is he happy? resentful? curious? satisfied? what?

So ... how does he feel about this house if he stays in it through the winter? Remember ... this house is in Massachusetts!
Answered by Morgan
I can't this of a good word but basically a (tough) tone.
Answered by Writeacher
What do you mean by "tough"?
Answered by Morgan
it was a tough environment to be living in. What do you think the tone is
Answered by Writeacher
Are you sure? How do you define "tough"?

http://www.google.com/search?q=dough+definition&oq=dough+definition&aqs=chrome..69i57.3580j0j7&sourceid=chrome&es_sm=119&ie=UTF-8#q=tough+definition
Answered by Writeacher
And remember that "tone" is referring to emotion. "Tough" is not an emotion! But understanding what you mean can lead you to understanding his emotion about this house.
Answered by Morgan
So wait now I am even more confused than I started. How do I find the tone
Answered by Writeacher
How does he FEEL about this house in the woods?
Answered by Morgan
That's the thing. I am not sure how he feels. His diction is like factual
Answered by Morgan
Ok, is it a solemn tone
Answered by Ms. Sue
Morgan, I suggest you read this information about the author, Henry David Thoreau, and his book writing about Walden Pond.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Walden
Answered by Morgan
I talked with my sister and she thinks it a rugged tone. Any thoughts.

P.S. I never uses wikipedia and do not plan to use it now. It is an unreliable resource that my teacher would not tolerate.
Answered by Ms. Sue
Ok. This site has similar information. Please read it.

http://thoreau.library.ucsb.edu/thoreau_walden.html

Note that it has edu. in its URL. It's a publication of the library at the University of California at Santa Barbara.

Answered by Morgan
How does that help me with the tone. Is it an unsatisfactory tone
Answered by Morgan
Whats a type of tone that would explain the feeling of difficulty or a challenge .
Answered by Writeacher
Thoreau was happy (satisfied) with his cabin, even though he knew it would need more work if he wanted it to keep him warm in winter.

I don't sense dissatisfaction in there.
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