Question

i say that the nobles ought to be looked at mainly in two ways: that is to say, they either shape their course in such a way as binds them entirely to your fortune, or they do not. those who so bind themselves, and are not rapacious, ought to be honoured and loved; those who do not bind themselves may be dealt with in two ways; they may fail to do this through pusillanimity and a natural want of courage, in which case you ought to make use of them, especially of those who are of good counsel; and thus, whilst in prosperity you honour them, in adversity you do not have to fear them. - the prince, niccolò machiavelli how does the authors diction affect the tone of the text? the use of slang words creates a relaxed, informal tone. the use of academic language creates an angry and disdainful tone. the use of academic language gives the text a serious and instructive tone. the use of words with strong connotative meanings creates a sorrowful tone.

Explanation:

The text uses academic language like "pusillanimity", "rapacious" etc. Academic language is often used in serious and instructive texts. There is no slang (so first option wrong). The tone is not angry or disdainful (second option wrong). There are no words with strong connotative meanings that create a sorrowful tone (fourth option wrong).

Answer:

The use of academic language gives the text a serious and instructive tone.