Literary tone refers to the attitude that a writer has towards the subject he discusses.
Literary tone simply refers to the attitude of the subject toward the topic that he is presently discussing. For example, the author could have a playful, sad or serious tone.
A good way to determine the tone that is used in a passage is through the diction used by the author. These will convey either feeling of sadness, joy, playfulness, etc.
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resolution
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exposition
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rising action
D.
climax
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He spent the whole night there. Some of the time he passed in a light sleep, although he frequently woke from it in alarm because of his hunger, and some of the time was spent in worries and vague hopes which, however, always led to the same conclusion: for the time being he must remain calm, he must show patience and the greatest consideration so that his family could bear the unpleasantness that he, in his present condition, was forced to impose on them.
the metamorphosis of Gregor from human to insect
the breakdown of family structure
the disconnection between mind and body
the sense of duty toward one's family
the basic need for food in every living thing
Answer: the sense of duty toward one's family
Explanation: In these two excerpts of "The Metamorphosis" by Franz Kafka, the theme that both have in common is the sense of duty toward one's family. Gregor always provided money for his family. In the first excerpt, he is proud of being able to provide a comfortable life for his family and is afraid that they may lose it now that he has become an insect. In the second excerpt, he is worried about the unpleasantness he is imposing on his family.
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b. the conquest of non-Christian areas by Christian colonial powers
c. trade between Christian nations and nations of other faiths
d. the increased availability of new technology and forms of communication