Word Choice and Its Impact
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Objective
I can explain how a writer's word choice affects the meaning and tone of a text.
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Key concepts
3 concepts
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Tone communicates how an author feels about the topic they're writing about, and it can reflect their enthusiasm or skepticism.
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Register refers to the social conventions and customs that call for different levels of formality in different circumstances.
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A writer's voice is their style and is consistent across topics, whereas tone is specific to a topic.
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Practice
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What does tone communicate in a written text?
Explain the difference between tone and authorial voice.
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Exit ticket
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“The author describes Chicago hot dogs as having a “holier-than-thou prohibition of ketchup” and New York hot dogs as having a “dubious dirty water cooking style.” What does this word choice suggest about the author's attitude toward these hot dogs?”
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