Which of the following best describes 'tone' in writing?

The author's attitude or feelings toward the subject.

According to the video, what is the primary way to determine an author's attitude in an informational text?

Analyzing the author's word choice.

Name: Impact of Word Choice
Author: Insta~Lesson

9th Grade · ELA · 10 min· 9.t.c.1.b: Assess The Impact Of Context And Language On A Text’s Reception By The Audience.

I can evaluate how specific word choices affect the tone and meaning of a text.

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Tone shows how the author feels about the topic they're writing about.
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Authors use different levels of language, called register, depending on the situation.
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We can figure out an author's attitude by looking at their word choice and the feelings those words create.

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