Tone Tone, in written composition, is an attitude of a writer toward a subject or an audience. Tone is generally conveyed through the choice of words or the viewpoint of a writer on a particular subject Brainstorm what are some different types of tones writers and speakers use?
Tone Tone, in written composition, is an attitude of a writer toward a subject or an audience. Tone is generally conveyed through the choice of words or the viewpoint of a writer on a particular subject (http://literarydevices.net/tone/). The Onion (click for article) Reflect What is the tone of this article? How do you know?
Tone Tone, in written composition, is an attitude of a writer toward a subject or an audience. Tone is generally conveyed through the choice of words or the viewpoint of a writer on a particular subject (http://literarydevices.net/tone/). Donald Trump on Changing His Tone (click for video)
Donald Trump on Changing His Tone (click for video) Reflect 1. The anchor asks, What does it mean to change to presidential? What do you think presidential is that you are not right now? What would it mean for a tone to be presidential? 2. What are some things that have contributed to Trump s tone?
Connotation vs. Denotation Denotation The dictionary definition of a word. Denotations do not shift over time or space as connotations often do. Connotation A meaning, association, or emotion suggested by a word, aside from its dictionary definition. Connotations can be positive, neutral, or negative. They can shift with current attitudes in society or pop culture.
Connotation vs. Denotation Denotation Connotation
Connotation vs. Denotation Based on the context in which it is used, a word can have a positive or negative connotation. Some examples: Word Positive Connotation Negative Connotation Unusual Extraordinary Bizarre Firm Determined Stubborn Eager Enthusiastic Impatient
Tone Brainstorm: What elements of language contribute to tone? Think about the article and the video and consider how the authors and speakers create/describe tone. Think of: DIDLS
Tone Element Diction Images Details Language Sentence Structure Definition The important and individual words the author chooses to use The word pictures created by groups of words. These images appeal to the senses. Often confused with images, these are more precisely facts and are notable not only for what is included, but also for what is purposely omitted. Characteristics of the body of words used; terms such as: slang, clinical, scholarly, and jargon denote language. Expressed in its most elemental form, this notes that short sentences are often emotional or assertive and that longer sentences move toward more reasonable or even scholarly intent.
Hairs by Sandra Cisneros From The House on Mango Street Everybody in our family has different hair. My papa s hair is like a broom, all up in the air. And me, my hair is lazy. It never obeys barrettes or bands. Carolos s hair is thick and straight. He doesn t need to comb it. Nenny s hair is slippery slides out of your hand. And Kiki, who is youngest, has hair like fir. But my mother s hair, like little rosettes, like little candy circles, all curly because she pinned it in curls all day, sweet to put your nose into when she is holding you, holding you and you feel safe, is the warm smell of bread before you bake it, is the smell when she makes room for you on her side of the bed still warm with her skin, and you sleep near her, the rain outside falling and Papa snoring. The snoring, the rain, and Mama s hair that smells like bread.
Tone Brainstorm: Element What elements of language contribute Definition to tone? Diction Images Details Language Sentence Structure The important and individual words the author chooses to use The word pictures created by groups of words. These images appeal to the senses. Often confused with images, these are more precisely facts and are notable not only for what is included, but also for what is purposely omitted. Characteristics of the body of words used; terms such as: slang, clinical, scholarly, and jargon denote language. Expressed in its most elemental form, this notes that short sentences are often emotional or assertive and that longer sentences move toward more reasonable or even scholarly intent.
DICTION The important and individual words authors choose to use. Hairs by Sandra Cisneros From The House on Mango Street Everybody in our family has different hair. My papa s hair is like a broom, all up in the air. And me, my hair is lazy. It never obeys barrettes or bands. Carolos s hair is thick and straight. He doesn t need to comb it. Nenny s hair is slippery slides out of your hand. And Kiki, who is youngest, has hair like fir. But my mother s hair, like little rosettes, like little candy circles, all curly because she pinned it in curls all day, sweet to put your nose into when she is holding you, holding you and you feel safe, is the warm smell of bread before you bake it, is the smell when she makes room for you on her side of the bed still warm with her skin, and you sleep near her, the rain outside falling and Papa snoring. The snoring, the rain, and Mama s hair that
IMAGES The word pictures created by groups of words. These images appeal to the senses. Hairs by Sandra Cisneros From The House on Mango Street Everybody in our family has different hair. My papa s hair is like a broom, all up in the air. And me, my hair is lazy. It never obeys barrettes or bands. Carolos s hair is thick and straight. He doesn t need to comb it. Nenny s hair is slippery slides out of your hand. And Kiki, who is youngest, has hair like fir. But my mother s hair, like little rosettes, like little candy circles, all curly because she pinned it in curls all day, sweet to put your nose into when she is holding you, holding you and you feel safe, is the warm smell of bread before you bake it, is the smell when she makes room for you on her side of the bed still warm with her skin, and you sleep near her, the rain outside falling and Papa snoring. The snoring, the rain, and Mama s hair that
DETAILS Often confused with images, these are more precisely facts and are notable not only for what is included, but also for what is purposely omitted. Hairs by Sandra Cisneros From The House on Mango Street Everybody in our family has different hair. My papa s hair is like a broom, all up in the air. And me, my hair is lazy. It never obeys barrettes or bands. Carolos s hair is thick and straight. He doesn t need to comb it. Nenny s hair is slippery slides out of your hand. And Kiki, who is youngest, has hair like fir. But my mother s hair, like little rosettes, like little candy circles, all curly because she pinned it in curls all day, sweet to put your nose into when she is holding you, holding you and you feel safe, is the warm smell of bread before you bake it, is the smell when she makes room for you on her side of the bed still warm with her skin, and you sleep near her, the rain outside falling and Papa snoring. The snoring, the rain, and Mama s hair that
LANGUAGE Characteristics of the body of words used; terms such as: slang, clinical, scholarly, and jargon denote language Hairs by Sandra Cisneros From The House on Mango Street Everybody in our family has different hair. My papa s hair is like a broom, all up in the air. And me, my hair is lazy. It never obeys barrettes or bands. Carolos s hair is thick and straight. He doesn t need to comb it. Nenny s hair is slippery slides out of your hand. And Kiki, who is youngest, has hair like fir. But my mother s hair, like little rosettes, like little candy circles, all curly because she pinned it in curls all day, sweet to put your nose into when she is holding you, holding you and you feel safe, is the warm smell of bread before you bake it, is the smell when she makes room for you on her side of the bed still warm with her skin, and you sleep near her, the rain outside falling and Papa snoring. The snoring, the rain, and Mama s hair that
SENTENCE STRUCTURE Short sentences are often emotional or assertive and that longer sentences move toward more reasonable or even scholarly intent. Hairs by Sandra Cisneros From The House on Mango Street Everybody in our family has different hair. My papa s hair is like a broom, all up in the air. And me, my hair is lazy. It never obeys barrettes or bands. Carolos s hair is thick and straight. He doesn t need to comb it. Nenny s hair is slippery slides out of your hand. And Kiki, who is youngest, has hair like fir. But my mother s hair, like little rosettes, like little candy circles, all curly because she pinned it in curls all day, sweet to put your nose into when she is holding you, holding you and you feel safe, is the warm smell of bread before you bake it, is the smell when she makes room for you on her side of the bed still warm with her skin, and you sleep near her, the rain outside falling and Papa snoring. The snoring, the rain, and Mama s hair that
Detail Includes facts, observations, reasons, examples and incidents used to develop a subject and impart tone If I asked you for reasons as to WHY you thought a tone was pessimistic, the examples you would provide me with would be considered details Specific detail refers to fewer things than general descriptions, creating a precise mental picture Bring life and color to description Focuses the reader s attention Brings the reader into the scene PLEASE NOTE: Details are facts. They can overlap, but are ultimately different from images in that they don't have a strong sensory appeal.
What the text says (in your own words) What the text does (author s purpose consider tone, connotation, and denotation)