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“Hunger and weariness vanished, and only after the sun was low in the west I splashed on through the swamp, strong and exhilarated as if never more to feel any mortal care.” what types of diction and connotation are here?

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Muir's writing is formal and academic. He describes the intention of his trip and his botany studies. He uses the word lonely - this would usually be something negative, but Muir makes it a good thing - being alone in the swamp with all the beautiful flowers..

He describes a sense of awe and he is exhilarated to keep going

naturalist
romantic
personification

Step-by-step explanation:

nature gives him peace

he is so happy in the swamp and has no other care on his mind

he has a positive relationship with nature
nature makes him happy

he has a sense of freedom

connotation has an effect on the reader

He is inviting the reader to come with him on his journey

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