Diction and Tone

A writer's careful selection of words:

• diction

• voice

• syntax

• tone

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

Language that allow the reader to form a visual image:

• connotation

• imagery

• denotation

• tone

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

Language that we use in everyday speech (casual, relaxed):

• formal

• informal

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.SL.11-12.6

CCSS.SL.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.1D

CCSS.W.11-12.2E

Language that is free of slang and used in professional settings, speeches, academic writings, etc.

• formal

• informal

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.SL.11-12.6

CCSS.SL.9-10.6

CCSS.W.9-10.1D

CCSS.W.9-10.2E

Term that refers to the feelings a word evokes - positive, negative, or neutral

• diction

• denotation

• connotation

• voice

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

The dictionary definition of a word

• diction

• denotation

• connotation

• voice

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

A manner in which a writer puts sentences together:

• voice

• tone

• diction

• syntax

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

A writer's attitude about a subject:

• syntax

• tone

• diction

• denotation

Tags

CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B

Read this statement: "Those grimy rugrats need to keep their despicable paws off my property. Children should not be allowed in public without a babysitter!" The diction that suggested a bitter tone included the following words:

• children, public, allowed

• property, children, babysitter

• paws, grimy, rugrats, despicable

• babysitter, allowed, property

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Read this 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." The diction that conveys a positive and warm tone included:

• yard, face, antics

  bri

• bright, smile, delightful

• children, playing, yard

• face, see, yard

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4