Word Choice and Tone
Grade 7 · ELA · 30 min· 7rl2c
What's Included
Learning Objective
I can analyze how word choice and figurative language affect the meaning and tone of a literary text.
Warm-Up Video
Miacademy & MiaPrep Learning Channel · 8:34
What’s the Vibe? Exploring Mood and Tone - Impact of Word Choice and Sentence Structure
Guided Notes
3 key concepts
- 1
Mood is the feeling a writer creates for the reader, and it is achieved through word choice.
- 2
Tone is the attitude of the writer, and it can be determined by looking at word choice and sentence structure.
- 3
Mood and tone work together to shape how readers experience what you describe.
Practice Questions
3 questions · Multiple choice & Short answer
Exit Ticket
Quick comprehension check
“In the first camping trip description, the author uses the phrase "The wind drifted through camp, wrapping around me like a soft hug." How does the word choice in this phrase contribute to the mood of the passage? Explain your answer.”
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