Tone & Word Choice

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What is tone?

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How the author feels about a given topic, audience, or character.

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True or False: Tone may be hidden, because authors rarely state their feelings directly.

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True.

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What is the tone of these words: silly, sarcastic, amused, teasing?

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Humor/irony/sarcasm.

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What is the tone of these words: friendly, sweet, confident, loving?

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Positive.

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How is tone expressed?

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In a word or short phrase.

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What does a positive tone indicate?

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The author feels good or supportive about the topic.

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What does a negative tone indicate?

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The author feels bad or critical about the topic.

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What is an example of a neutral tone?

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Informative or factual language without emotional bias.

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How can word choice affect tone?

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Different words can convey different emotions and attitudes.

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What is the effect of a sarcastic tone?

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It often implies the opposite of what is being said, creating humor or irony.