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Why does Hurston choose to use the word circumlocutions in paragraph 11? How does this word contribute to the tone of the text ?

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Hurston chose the word 'circumlocutions' in paragraph 11 to mean roundabout expressions that serve to avoid the main point.

The word contributes to the humorous tone of the text.

Step-by-step explanation:

"How It Feels to be Colored Me" is an essay written by Zora Neale Hurston. The essay speaks about the author's encounter with people and how they react to her because of her color. The tone of the text is lively and enthusiastic.

In paragraph 11, Hurston used the word "circumlocutions" which means to use many words when it could be said with simplicity. The author used this word to mean the roundabout expressions used to avoid the main point. The author's use of this word contributes to the humorous tone of the text.

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