Analyzing How Word Choice Affects Tone and Viewpoint
In the wagon where the bread had landed, a battle had
ensued. Men were hurling themselves against each other,
trampling, tearing at and mauling each other. Beasts of
prey unleashed, animal hate in their eyes. An
extraordinary vitality possessed them, sharpening their
teeth and nails.
- Night,
Elie Wiesel
What is the tone of this passage?
Which group of words from the text best reveals this
tone?
How does the tone contribute to the author's
viewpoint?