Author's Purpose

Author's Purpose

by Shante' Smith

Open Ended

What does it mean for a word to have a connotation? Be as simple, clear, and specific as possible (clear & concise).

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​One way we can determine an author's purpose is by analyzing the tone.

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​We can analyze an author's tone by

​* examining word choice

​*examining diction

​* examining style

​& examining syntax

Open Ended

What do you know about any of the following?

​* examining word choice

​*examining diction

​* examining style

​& examining syntax

​A close look at Analyzing Tone

• ​When we analyze Tone, we must pay special attention to the words an author uses, this is called WORD CHOICE.

• ​Denotation & Connotation matter - choosing a word with a more negative connotation will lead to a negative tone and words with a positive connotation, a positive tone.

Multiple Choice

Dear Alex,      

Don't forget that our science project is due tomorrow.  I will revise and edit the report.  You will finish doing the poster.  Make sure to use neat handwriting.  I want a good grade, don't be a slacker.-BreckenWhich word best describes the tone of this note?

• Bossy

• Friendly

• Helpful

• Confused

Multiple Choice

What is the tone of the text? “ . . . the next minute, Winn-Dixie looked like a furry bullet, shooting across the building, chasing that mouse. He was barking and his feet were skidding all over the polished Pick-It-Quick floor, and people were clapping and hollering and pointing. They really went wild when Winn-Dixie actually caught the mouse.”

• Enthusiastic

• Perturbed

• Anxious

• Irritated

​When we write about an author's purpose, we need to include key information...

​Discuss the word choice

​Discuss the connotation of the words

​Discuss the tone of the text

​Discuss how these things work together to demonstrate the author's tone.

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