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Examples Of Tone In Code Talker

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Nolan Robison
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In the novel Code Talker by Joseph Bruchac, creates an optimistic tone throughout the novel. On page 49, the passage states, “I did not sign up that day, but my mind was made up. Even though I was now sixteen and even though I was still small for my age, I knew in my heart that it was my time to serve as a warrior. I would wear a beautiful uniform and go to see strange places. I would wait no longer. Soon, very soon, I would finally become a Marine.” The author uses words such as heart, warrior and beautiful. These words help describe how Ned feels about wanting to become a U.S. Marine. Him saying, “I knew in my heart,” helps to show his honest feelings to joining the military during World War Two. The saying “it was my

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