Tone

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What is tone in literature?

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Tone refers to the author's attitude toward the subject or audience, conveyed through word choice and style.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

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What are some common tones used in writing?

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Common tones include excited, serious, humorous, joyful, bored, anxious, and enthusiastic.

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CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

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CCSS.L.6.3B

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How can you identify the tone of a passage?

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You can identify tone by analyzing the word choice, sentence structure, and the emotions conveyed in the text.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

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What tone is conveyed by exclamation marks?

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Exclamation marks often convey excitement or strong emotion.

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CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B

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What does a calm tone sound like?

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A calm tone is steady, relaxed, and often uses simple, clear language.

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CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B

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What is an enthusiastic tone?

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An enthusiastic tone expresses eagerness and excitement, often using exclamation points and energetic language.

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CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B

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How does a humorous tone affect a passage?

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A humorous tone can make the text more engaging and entertaining, often using jokes or playful language.

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CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B

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What is the effect of a serious tone?

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A serious tone conveys importance and gravity, often used in formal writing or discussions.

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CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B

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What tone might be used in a persuasive text?

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A persuasive text often uses a confident and assertive tone to convince the reader.

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CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B

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What is an anxious tone?

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An anxious tone expresses worry or unease, often using uncertain or frantic language.

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CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B