Maintaining a Consistent Tone in Your Writing

Maintaining a Consistent Tone in Your Writing

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English

6th - 8th Grade

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The video tutorial explains the concept of tone in writing, which reflects the writer's attitude towards the subject. It covers positive, neutral, and negative tones, providing examples for each. The tutorial includes exercises to identify tone in sentences and offers steps to revise writing for a consistent tone. It emphasizes the importance of maintaining a consistent tone based on the purpose of the writing, whether to inform or persuade. The video concludes with a practical application of revising a draft to ensure a neutral tone throughout.

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3 mins • 1 pt

What are some words that convey a positive tone? Provide examples.

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Explain the importance of tone when writing to inform versus writing to persuade.

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Identify the tone of the following sentence: 'The weather was unbearably hot and humid.'

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How does the choice of words affect the tone of a sentence? Give an example.

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