Practice Diction Analysis

The exert The Mezzanine by Nicholson Baker uses high language as he decribes the lobby and escalators as, "area of shine where it fell against their brushed steel side panels." His connotation diction is picturesque and suggestive of the lobby's highlighs and what he views as he walks through the building. Baker's voice creates a very relaxing and easy mood to The Mezzanine. He uses harsh words as he sets a picturesque setting to the story.