Tone Talk
What is the "attitude" of a piece of writing called?
Another word for "word choice" in writing.
What is Diction?
Who is the author of Always Go to the Funeral?
Who is Deirdre Sullivan?
Name one popular streaming service.
What is Netflix, Hulu, Disney Plus, etc.?
What does “no cap” mean?
What is No lie / being honest?
Give an example of a hopeful tone.
What is "I know tomorrow will be brighter than today.”
Replace “good” with a stronger, more precise word.
What is "excellent, outstanding, effective, remarkable."
What everyday event inspired Sullivan’s belief?
What is "Her father making her attend funerals as a child."?
Who sings Anti-Hero?
Who is Taylor Swift?
What animal is often called the "CEO of side eye" in memes?
What are cats?
Rewrite "I hate homework" into a sarcastic tone.
What is "Wow, I just love staying up all night doing homework.”?
Which is more formal: “kids” or “children”? Why?
What is "Children — it’s more formal and academic."?
What larger life lesson does Sullivan connect to going to funerals?
What is "Showing up for others matters, even when it’s difficult."?
What is the name of Spiderman's best friend?
Who is Ned Leeds?
If someone says “it’s giving ___,” what do they mean?
What is It’s giving = the vibe or impression something has.?
What is Slang/Casual?
Change “She was sad” into a sentence with more vivid diction.
What is "Tears welled up in her eyes as she slumped into the chair."?
Quote or paraphrase one piece of evidence Sullivan uses to support her belief.
What is “Always go to the funeral. Do it for the family.”?
In Shrek, what does Donkey want to make in the morning?
What is waffles?
What is the Gen Z term for when someone disappears from messaging without warning?
What is ghosting?
Why does tone matter when writing for different audiences?
What is "Because it changes how persuasive or appropriate the writing is depending on who reads it."?
How does strong word choice make a belief essay more persuasive?
What is "It creates clarity, emotional impact, and shows the seriousness of the belief."
How does Sullivan’s mix of casual and serious language make her essay powerful?
What is "It makes the message relatable and authentic while still carrying emotional weight."
Which pop star once wore a meat dress to an awards show?
Who is Lady Gaga?