Analyzing tone through word choice | Reading | Khan Academy

What is tone, when talking about literature?

• It communicates how an author feels about their topic.

• It's how high or low your voice is when you sing.

Why is tone important?

• It establishes the level of formality for different types of written work.

• It's not, it's just attitude.

How can the misuse of tone come across negatively?

• It can be considered sarcastic or rude.

• Any tone in a text is negative.

How can you identify the tone in a text?

• By listening to who is talking

• By looking at word choice in context.

How does the author feel about the subject?

What is the difference between tone and voice?

• The author's voice is always the same, while tone is specific to a certain writing. 

• Nothing. They both describe the author's feelings the same.

How can you unlock the understanding of an author's tone?

• Connotations, word choice, and context

• Get to know the author personally and ask them.