English 9 - Tone, Mood, Technique, and Purpose of the Author

It is what the reader feels while reading a scene or story

It is the style of writing.

It is the attitude of the author or viewpoint of the character toward story events and other characters.

It is the reason for writing.

It is the person who originated or gave existence to anything and whose _ determines responsibility for what was created; originator of any written work or writer.

What does understanding the tone, mood, technique, and purpose of the author help us with?

• It helps us create a meaningful experience in reading.

• It helps us write the summary of the text.

• It helps us publish the text.

• It helps us advertise the text.

Identify the tone of the sentence. - There is a storm today. Jose lives near the river bank.

• Worried

• Lonely

• Happy

Identify the tone of the sentence. - The fish landed in the dry, warm grass and there he lay, unable to breathe or move. “Help!” he whispered helplessly.

• Afraid

• Angry

• Sad

Identify the tone of the sentence. - The man kicked and threw the cat out of his house.

• Sad

• Angry

• Afraid

Identify the tone of the sentence. - “Wag your tail as hard as you can! Look up the moon and flap your wings like a bird.”

• Loving

• Encouraging

• Relaxing