Identifying Figurative Language
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Objective
I can analyze how figurative language contributes to the meaning and tone of a passage.
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Practice
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Define "tone" in the context of writing. How does it differ from "authorial voice"?
Explain how analyzing word choice can help you determine an author's attitude towards a subject. Provide an example of a word or phrase that might indicate a negative tone.
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Exit ticket
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“In the sentence, "The moon was a silver coin in the inky sky," identify the figure of speech and explain how it contributes to the tone of the sentence. In the sentence, "The wind whispered secrets through the trees," identify the figure of speech and explain how it contributes to the tone of the sentence. ”
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