Understanding Tone in Writing

What is tone in writing?

• The plot of the story

• The setting of the story

• The main idea of the text

• the attitude or mood of the author or a character

What is tone in writing?

• The plot of the story

• The setting of the story

• The main idea of the text

• The author's attitude toward the subject

Which example has a kinder tone?

• Kaden, have you checked in your Google Classroom for your assignments today? I know you're going to do a great job.

• Kaden, you haven't been on Google Classroom all day. You better do your assignments right now.

• Kaden, you need to complete your assignments immediately.

• Kaden, why are you not doing your assignments?

Which example has a angrier tone?

• Kaden, have you checked in your Google Classroom for your assignments today? I know you're going to do a great job.

• Kaden, you haven't been on Google Classroom all day. You better do your assignments right now.

• Kaden, you need to complete your assignments please.

What must a reader study to identify the author's tone?

• The words the author chooses

• The length of the text

• The book's cover

• The author's biography

Which of the following is NOT a way tone can be expressed?

• Font size

• Level of formality

• not saying anything

• repitition

What is the tone in the passage from Charlotte's Web?

• Angry

• Peace and acceptance

• Excited

• Suspenseful

What is the tone in the passage from Michael Vey?

• Happy

• Sad

• Suspenseful

• Calm

What is the tone in the passage from Freak the Mighty?

• Sentimental

• Angry

• Bored

• Scared

Which of the following is an example of a tone?

• Scared

• Character

• Plot

• Setting