Style Affects Tone

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Objective

I can explain how an author's word choice and sentence structure create a specific tone.

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Part 2 of 3

Practice

7 questions

1

Define "tone" in writing, as it relates to an author's message.

2

Explain how an author's word choice can influence the tone of a written piece. Provide an example.

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Exit ticket

Quick comprehension check

The sentence "The rain pattered softly against the windowpane, a gentle lullaby for the weary traveler" creates a calm tone. Explain how the author's word choice and sentence structure contribute to this tone. The sentence "The snarling dog lunged forward, teeth bared in a terrifying display of aggression" creates a frightening tone. Explain how the author's word choice and sentence structure contribute to this tone. The sentence "The old car sputtered and coughed, a relic of a bygone era struggling to keep up with the modern world" creates a nostalgic tone. Explain how the author's word choice and sentence structure contribute to this tone.

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