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Detecting Tone

Leading to….an Author’s Purpose. Detecting Tone . What is Tone?. HOW a writer says what they are saying. The emotional or mood of the author’s written voice Reveals the writer’s attitude toward the topic. Like it Dislike it Want to make fun of it. What Adds to Tone?.

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Detecting Tone

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  1. Leading to….an Author’s Purpose Detecting Tone

  2. What is Tone? • HOW a writer says what they are saying. • The emotional or mood of the author’s written voice • Reveals the writer’s attitude toward the topic. • Like it • Dislike it • Want to make fun of it

  3. What Adds to Tone? • Word choice – Especially this!! • Level of formality • Writing style

  4. How Do We Describe Tone? • Usually with adjectives (describing words) • Friendly • Pompous • Sarcastic • Cautious • If you are ONLY reading at the snorkeling (literal) level, you WILL miss the tone of the piece!

  5. Purpose • WHY an author writes about a topic. • BOTH tone and purpose are adjusted based upon the audience the author is trying to reach. • REMEMBER: Levels of formality ?!?

  6. Adjusting Tone for a Purpose

  7. Let’s Practice! • The Fog of War • Baraka • Born into Brothels • Fahrenheit 9/11

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