Tone Flashcards
1
Q
What is tone?
A
The ATTITUDE a writer takes toward their SUBJECT and their AUDIENCE
Tone is described using adjectives
2
Q
How do you identify the tone of a passage?
A
What is the subject of the passage Who is the passage directed to i.e. Who is the audience What is the diction of the passage What is the connotation of key words in the passage What detail is included What images (figures of speech) are used: positive/negative What feelings does the author want to generate
3
Q
What is diction?
A
What-how words are used
Are there any unusual or emotive words used
Is it formal or informal
4
Q
What is connotation?
A
The hidden meaning of a word
An association of a word
5
Q
What are details that influence tone?
A
Information that appeals to the senses
