In the novel, "To Kill a Mockingbird ", prejudice is portrayed heavily during Tom Robinson's trial. ... This helps Atticus make his case because the emphasis on the individual assumptions of a Negro, show just how absurd and "evil " the assumptions are. ... This helps Atticus make his case because his diction affects the audience emotional response and enables the audience to understand why Tom Robinson was falsely accused. ...

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• Grade Level: Undergraduate