Tone, Diction, & Syntax

What is diction?

• the attitude, the feeling

• word choice

• different types of sentences and punctuation

• tells your story

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4

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What is tone?

• the attitude, the feeling

• word choice

• different types of sentences and punctuation

• tells your story

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.5

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

What is syntax?

• the attitude, the feeling

• word choice

• different types of sentences and punctuation

• tells your story

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.3A

Decide what the tone of the following sentence is:

The apple cider spilled to the kitchen floor, leaving a thick, sticky mess.

• Postive

• Negative.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.5

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

Decide what the tone of the following sentence is:

The character can be seen riding a bike under the bright summer sun.

• Positive

• Negative

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.5

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

Decide what the tone of the following sentence is:

Eat your breakfast before I throw it away!

• Positive

• Negative

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CCSS.L.11-12.5

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Amused, Brave, Cheerful, Pleasant:

• Positive Tone Words

• Negative Tone Words

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.5

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

Agitated, Cold, Desperate, Obnoxious:

• Positive Tone Words

• Negative Tone Words

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.5

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

Which tone word below best describes the following sentence?

"Don't worry about a thing...because every little thing is going to be alright..."

• Optimistic

• Pessimistic

• Irritated

• Tired

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.5

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

It was the first football game for the Gators.  The coach asked if everyone was ready.  The players jumped and replied, "Yes!" 
In what tone did the Gators's reply?

• Calm
• Serious
• Happy
• Enthusiastic

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.SL.11-12.3