What is tone? :
What is tone? Tone = Style or Manner of expression in speech or writing .
Some Adjectives Describing Tone :
Some Adjectives Describing Tone Formal, Informal, Serious, Humorous, Amused
Playful, Silly, Cheerful, Angry, Upset, Neutral , Sarcastic, Gloomy, Sad, Questioning, Monotonous, Suspicious, Pompous (know-it-all), Witty
(Full of clever humor), matter-of-fact tone…
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What do you think this man’s tone might be?
What is this image’s tone? Explain why you think that.Create a quote demonstrating that tone. :
What is this image’s tone? Explain why you think that.Create a quote demonstrating that tone. Happy
Angry
Sarcastic
Tough
Mean
What might this figure say? :
What might this figure say? Describe the tone they are using?
Create a conversation between them.
Give them names and use dialogue.
What is the tone being expressed here? Why do you believe this? :
What is the tone being expressed here? Why do you believe this? Contentment?
Love?
Describe the Tone of One of the Characters in The Watson go to Birmingham :
Describe the Tone of One of the Characters in The Watson go to Birmingham Find something that Byron, Joetta, Kenny, Wilona, or Daniel said that reflects his/her most often used tone.
Choosing one character, find a quote that shows his/her tone.
Write the quote and illustrate it.