PPT-Diction & Tone Diction refers to the author’s choice of words.

Tone is the attitude or feeling that the writers words express When analyzing diction consider such questions as Is the language concrete or abstract Are the words monosyllabic or polysyllabic. Diction refers to the author’s choice of words.. Tone is the attitude or feeling that the writer’s words express.. When analyzing diction, consider such questions as:. Is the language concrete or abstract?. From . Longitude. Expository Essay. Is a brief nonfiction work in which an author informs the reader by explaining, defining, or interpreting an idea. Often, the writer reaches a conclusion through reasoning or logic.. Creating Tone and Mood Through Diction. Tone:. The attitude the writer takes toward the subject he/she is writing about or toward the reader.. Writer-centered. Tone words . (not a complete list). Sincere. By: . Elisabet. Tepoz. And. Kevin . Bakos. Tone. Tone is the emotion or attitude that the writer or speaker is trying to convey to his or her readers/listeners.. Tone is identified by looking at word choice and sentence structure. . 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. . a. nd how to discuss them meaningfully . Definitions. Diction: an author’s . choice . of words, especially with regard to correctness, clearness, or . effectiveness . Any . of the four generally accepted levels of diction—formal, informal, colloquial, or slang—may be correct in a particular context but incorrect in another or when mixed unintentionally. Most ideas have a number of alternate words that the writer can select to suit . R.I.9-10.4. I . can determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative, connotative and technical meanings, analyze the cumulative impact of specific word choices on meaning and . Diction. Syntax. Tone. Point of View. Developed by Mrs. . Stacey Reaves. Sumter. , . SC. Adapted by Adrien . Alsobrook. .. Memphis, TN. Diction: Word Choice. “The difference between the right word and almost the right word is like the difference between lightning and the lightning bug.” Mark Twain. Figurative Language. Authors use figurative language to engage the reader with the text. Figurative language is language that is not meant to be taken literally. Example: . “That test was a piece of cake.”. Diction: Word Choice. “The difference between the right word and almost right word is like the difference between lightning and the lightning bug.” . – Mark Twain. To study diction is to analyze how a writer uses words for a distinct purpose and effect.. 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 is the attitude or feeling that the writer’s words express.. When analyzing diction, consider such questions as:. Is the language concrete or abstract?. Are the words monosyllabic or polysyllabic?. Tone vs. Mood Tone Tone: The writer’s attitude towards the subject of the piece, the audience, and self. Also known as, the way feelings are expressed. Conveyed through the use of: Diction (the words that the author uses in his/her writing) Diction & Tone Diction refers to the author’s choice of words. Tone is the attitude or feeling that the writer’s words express. When analyzing diction, consider such questions as: Is the language concrete or abstract?