Tone, Diction, Connotation

What does tone do for a story?

• It emphasizes the reader's feelings towards the topic/subject of a story.

• It emphasizes the author's feelings towards the topic/ subject of a story.

• It does nothing

• It emphasizes the theme of a story.

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What is Connotation?

• The cultural & emotional meaning of a word

• The dictionary definition of a word

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What is the tone of the passage below?

We have come together this afternoon to mourn the deaths of sixteen miners—our friends and neighbors—who were trapped by fire yesterday, deep below the earth. They lived bravely and they died too soon, leaving behind grieving wives and bewildered children. We bid them a final farewell.

• forgiving

• sorrowful

• angry

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Select ALL of the words below that have a negative connotation.

• Childish

• Young

• Immature

• Youthful

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Select ALL of the words below that have a positive connotation.

• Relaxed

• Lackadaisical

• Easygoing

• Chill

• Lazy

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What is the tone of the passage below?

Each year in the middle of February, when slush is underfoot and the sky is a depressing gray, I begin dreaming of warm beaches, tropical fruits and sunsets. If only I could save enough for a winter vacation! Maybe next year I’ll win the lottery. Meanwhile, I’ll read travel brochures and sigh.

• Unsure

• Joyous

• Longing

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Select ALL that apply: How can we identify tone?

• By looking at the description of the setting

• By looking at the plot line of the story

• By looking at the author's word choice

• By looking at the author's Diction

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How do words like grim, sorrow, & melancholy affect the tone of a story?

• Creates a courageous and inspirational tone

• Creates a formal and no nonsense tone

• Creates a fun and lighthearted tone

• Creates a depressing and gloomy tone

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How do words like playful, whimsical, & joyful affect the tone of a story?

• Creates a fun and lighthearted tone

• Creates a courageous and inspirational tone

• Creates a formal and no nonsense tone

• Creates a depressing and gloomy tone

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The literary term "diction" refers to

• the dictionary definition of a word

• the way we speak

• an author's choice of words

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