PPT-TONE AND D.I.D.L.S.

MRS BURHENN TONE Tone is defined as the writers or speakers attitude toward the subject and the audience Understanding tone in prose and poetry can be challenging because the reader doesnt have voice inflection to obscure or to carry meaning Thus an appreciation of word choice details imagery and language all contribute to the understanding of tone To misinterpret tone is to misinterpret meaning . OBJECTIVES:. What is Tone?. What is Mood?. How are Tone and Mood Effective in Writing?. WHAT IS MOOD?. Mood is the general atmosphere created by the author’s words. . It is the feeling the reader gets from reading those words. . …to support the author’s purpose. Objectives. Understand and recognize mood in a variety of medium. Understand and recognize tone in a variety of medium. Directions. Today, we will be reviewing the differences between tone and mood as it relates to a variety of medium (literature, songs, and film). . ESL 015 Wenli Zhang. What’s your understanding of this sentence?. “T. he difference between the right word and the almost right word is the difference between lightning and the lightning bug. . Notes. DICTION…... "The difference between the almost-right word and the right word is really a large matter.". ―. Mark . Twain. Diction. Diction refers to an author’s word choice. . Every word is chosen for a reason!. Learning Targets. I can define what tone and mood mean and explain the difference between the two. . I can identify the mood of various works and explain how I know.. I can identify the tone of various works and explain how I know. . By: Lisa Bridgen. LIB 732. July 9, 2011. STYLE:. Style is how the author says something within their writings. . The style of a book is determined by the writer and how they want you to read their book. This is done through devices of language and sounds. . Today we will distinguish the difference between tone and mood.. Objectives:. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_hGhtmzTOEE&feature=related. Watching film evokes certain emotions and feelings from the viewer with the images, music, dialogue, etc. In the same way, writing evokes responses from the reader with the choice of words and writing style.. How authors spice it up!!!. Mood, Tone, and Style. Think of a story as a homemade meal. The basic ingredients – plot, characters, setting, and theme – need some spice, a unique flavor. . Authors can add this flavor by creating certain moods and by using a certain attitude or tone to deliver the message.. What is Mood?. How are Tone and Mood Effective in Writing?. WHAT IS MOOD?. Mood is the general atmosphere created by the author’s words. . It is the feeling the reader gets from reading those words. . What is the tone? Mood?. Tone and Mood. What is the tone? Mood?. Tone and Mood. What is the tone? Mood?. What is the tone? Mood?. What is the tone? Mood?. What is the tone? Mood?. What is the tone? Mood?. author’s attitude toward the writing . (his characters, the situation) and the readers. A work of writing can have more than one tone. An example of tone could be both serious and humorous. Tone is set by the setting, choice of vocabulary and other details. . What is Mood?. How are Tone and Mood Effective in Writing?. WHAT IS MOOD?. Mood is the general atmosphere created by the author’s words. . It is the feeling the reader gets from reading those words. . author’s attitude toward the writing . (his characters, the situation) and the readers. A work of writing can have more than one tone. An example of tone could be both serious and humorous. Tone is set by the setting, choice of vocabulary and other details. . Tone and Mood “Boy, watch your tone when speaking to me” Tone: The writer’s attitude towards the subject of the piece, the audience, and self. Also known as, the way feelings are expressed.