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."
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What do you think the overall idea is here?
I don't understand what the diction or tone is
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The idea is to explain how it was like living where he was living
I think
How was he living?
It sounds like in a an unfinished cabin in the woods making it cold at night.
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!