π Topic Summary
Tone in writing is the author's attitude toward the subject matter and audience. It's conveyed through word choice, sentence structure, and overall style. Identifying tone helps readers understand the author's intent and the emotional coloring of the text. Practicing with tone worksheets allows you to recognize subtle nuances and apply them effectively in your own writing.
π§ Part A: Vocabulary
Match the terms with their definitions:
| Term |
Definition |
| 1. Ironic |
a. Expressing strong displeasure at something considered unjust or wrong. |
| 2. Sarcastic |
b. Characterized by the use of mockery, irony, or wit to convey contempt. |
| 3. Melancholy |
c. Expressing or inducing a feeling of pensive sadness, typically with no obvious cause. |
| 4. Indignant |
d. Using words to convey a meaning that is the opposite of its literal meaning. |
| 5. Optimistic |
e. Hopeful and confident about the future. |
(Match: 1-d, 2-b, 3-c, 4-a, 5-e)
π Part B: Fill in the Blanks
Read the paragraph and fill in the blanks with appropriate tone words from the word bank below:
Word Bank: joyful, somber, critical, apathetic, encouraging
The graduation ceremony began under a ______ sky. Speeches were given, some ______ of the current education system, but mostly ______ and hopeful for the future. The atmosphere was generally ______, with families celebrating the graduates' achievements. However, a few students seemed ______, perhaps unsure of what lay ahead.
(Answers: somber, critical, encouraging, joyful, apathetic)
π‘ Part C: Critical Thinking
Consider a news article about climate change. How would the tone differ if it were written by:
- π A climate scientist presenting research findings?
- π± An environmental activist urging immediate action?
- π A representative from an oil company?
Explain how their different perspectives and goals would influence the tone of their writing.