Tone, Dialogue, & Word Choice

Define: Tone

• when two characters speak to one another

• how the author reveals a character's personality

• the attitude of a piece of writing or situation

• who the character is, not what they are

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Define: Characterization

• when two characters speak to one another

• how the author reveals a character's personality

• the attitude of a piece of writing or situation

• who the character is, not what they are

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Define: Character Trait

• when two characters speak to one another

• how the author reveals a character's personality

• the attitude of a piece of writing or situation

• who the character is, not what they are

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Define: Dialogue

• when two characters speak to one another

• how the author reveals a character's personality

• the attitude of a piece of writing or situation

• who the character is, not what they are

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What is the tone of this phrase: "Look! A Stove! And Real Beds! With Sheets and Pillows!" (55).

• Respectful and Informative

• Excited and Hopeful

• Disappointed and Critical

• Fearful and Uneasy

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What is the tone of this phrase: "I tell you, there's a pogrom going on in Germany today!" (33).

• Indifferent and Apathetic

• Forgiving and Sincere

• Frustrated and Angry

• Fearful and Uneasy

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What is the tone of this phrase: "She fell on the floor and held strong to my legs" (20).

• Humorous and Playful

• Anxious and Uneasy

• Desperate and Concerned

• Calm and Relaxed

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Complete the Phrase: When reading a graphic novel, it's as important to look at the ___________ as to read the words.

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.10

CCSS.RL.K.5

Complete the phrase: A character trait isn't ___________ you are, it's who you are.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3