FRQ 2 AP Lit Tone & Diction

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What is diction?

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Word choice.

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What does FRQ Question 2 ask you to show?

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How the author uses literary elements and techniques to craft a message.

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What is the tone of the passage: 'Those delightful children are a joy to see playing in my yard. Their bright faces and silly antics bring a smile to my face.'?

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Warm, positive.

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Identify the diction that conveys a positive and warm tone in the statement: 'Those delightful children are a joy to see playing in my yard. Their bright faces and silly antics bring a smile to my face.'

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Bright, smile, delightful.

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What are transitional words?

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Words that help connect ideas, such as 'According, consequently, later, additionally, although.'

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Define tone in literature.

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The author's attitude toward the subject, conveyed through word choice and style.

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What is the purpose of diction in writing?

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To create a specific tone and convey meaning.

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How can tone affect a reader's interpretation of a text?

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It shapes the emotional response and understanding of the message.

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What is an example of a positive tone?

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Joyful, optimistic, cheerful.

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What is an example of a negative tone?

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Sarcastic, bitter, angry.