Tone
This is the feelings the word choice and usage give the reader about how the writer/author attitude towards topic
What is Tone?
This is the way in which a story/ advertisement/ video game/ movie/ show/ or text is told in which can range from omniscient all the way to first person.
What is point of view?
What is the theme?
Generally what the story, text, or thing is all about.
What is the Main Idea?
Something that is figured out by the reader based on their own knowledge and from clues within the text.
What is an inference?
What is the Tone of the following prompt:
When the young man was summoned to the principal's office he just shrugged; but as he stood to leave the room, I thought I could detect the faintest quiver about his lips.
The Tone is serious
The pronouns used in this point of view are as followed:
I, my, and me as narrator/character in the story
What is first person?
What is the theme of the following Aesop fable the tortoise and the hare?
Slow and continuous (steady) work is better than fast unpredictable process towards a goal
What is the main idea of "Inside Out" the story we just read from Common Lit?
That a young boy is going to school and worried about his English will he be able to fit in
Find the inference in the following text:
Ryan's eyes starting getting red and itchy. He saw a big orange cat sitting on the couch. Then he started sneezing uncontrollably.
"I'm not doing this again," Peter said grimly. Dan started to speak, but Peter cut him off. "No," he said. "I'm done. Never again." And that was that.
The Tone is clear
This point of view is used when the text directly talks to the reader/viewer and asks for their input or an action to be done.
What is 2nd person?
Katie Clean invited Messy Missy to her house to work on their biology project, she had no idea what a visit from Messy Missy entailed. First of all, it was raining and Messy Missy neither bothered to take her boots off nor thoroughly wiped them on the doormat. Then Messy Missy ate a bag of hot chips on Katie Clean’s white bedspread without asking. Messy Missy is a sloppy eater too, so hot chip powder got all over the bedspread. Katie Clean tried to be polite and ignore Messy Missy’s sloppy behavior. But then Messy Missy threw her chip wrapper on the floor. Offended, Katie Clean pretended that she was sick and asked Messy Missy to leave. The next day Katie Clean asked the teacher if she could work by herself. After Katie explained the situation, the teacher allowed Katie to work alone. Messy Missy almost finished the assignment alone, but she spilled grape soda all over it and quit.
The theme is don't let someone else's mess stop you from getting your work done.
or
The theme is pick a partner that works as hard as you.
What is the main idea of a nonfiction text called, "The Rise and Fall of The Dinosaurs"?
How the dinosaurs began and what happened to them.
Find the inference in the following text:
"Has anyone seen Alvin or Elijah?" Most of the students confirmed that they had not seen them, except for Rodney, who remained silent while tapping his foot on the floor anxiously. The teacher noticed this. "Rodney, do you happen to know where your best buddies Alvin and Elijah went?" Rodney looked away and said, "Nah, I haven't seen them." The teacher notified the office of the missing students. An announcement was made over the PA system and a few minutes later, Alvin and Elijah returned to class. Both of them were very sweaty and Elijah was carrying a basketball. "Sorry we took so long. We had to use the bathroom," said Elijah. "Yeah," chimed in Alvin, "it took longer than we thought."
They were ditching where they were supposed to be to play basketball
"Who's ready to win?!" Kimberley called out as she bounced into the room, her pigtails flying. She crossed the gymnasium in three handsprings, and when she landed on her feet at the other end, the students in the bleachers leapt to their feet with a roar.
The Tone is Cheerful and playful
This point of view tends have an outside force telling what is going on and can be all knowing (omniscient) or just knowing about the situation between the characters (limited)
What is third person?
In his sophomore year of high school, basketball legend Michael Jordan tried out for the varsity basketball team. But at five feet and eleven inches tall, the coach believed that Jordan was too short to play. The coach cut Jordan from the team. Jordan didn’t let this obstacle defeat him. In fact, it pushed him to work even harder. He trained vigorously and grew another four inches the following summer. The next year, Jordan made the varsity squad. He averaged 25 points a game and went on to become one of the greatest basketball players in history.
The theme is hard work and dedication can help you accomplish your goals.
What is the main idea of the following text:
As young Americans mature into adults, they are tempted by the allure of easy credit. Credit card companies attempt to ensnare young people by giving away "free" headphones or sports towels in return for completing credit applications. Many of these young people go on to accumulate debt through undisciplined spending. They pay much more than the original loan because they are charged a high rate of interest and it takes them years to repay their debts. It is best to avoid this debt prison altogether.
The main idea is credit cards are not free money and that the companies that have them target/prey on young teens.
Tony walked out of the shopping mall with his arms full of bags and the sun shining on him. As he approached his car, he started awkwardly feeling around his pockets with his arm full of bags. He did not find what he was looking for so he transferred the bags on one arm to the other arm, which already had bags. Tony had a lot of bags on one arm. He still couldn't find what he was looking for. Now he dropped the bags and plunged both hands desperately into all of the pockets on his jeans. With a look of despair, Tony ran to his car. He tried to open the door, but it was locked. Then he saw something on the passenger seat of the car.
He forgot his keys
What is the Tone of the prompt?
With gentle hands, she lifted the tiny kitten to her cheek and closed her eyes as she listened to its purring. In her palm she could feel its tiny heartbeat, steady and strong. Then she set it gently back down into its bed and went to prepare its next meal. With any luck, the poor little creature would make it to morning.
The Tone is Caring or nurturing
Name a book/movie/video game/or media that is written in 3rd person Omniscient (all knowing)
What is (answers may differ examples include Holy books of various religions, DND well made module, or others etc.)
Tammy and Sammy were both students in Mr. Morton’s reading class. Mr. Morton wasn’t too strict about deadlines, and Sammy took advantage of that. Sammy did all his homework in his other classes. But he never bothered to complete Mr. Morton’s reading assignments. He figured that he could complete them later. Tammy, on the other hand, completed each assignment Mr. Morton had assigned every night. She had to stay up a little later, but she knew that reading was the most important subject. She knew that if she learned to read well, then she could teach herself anything. So she always worked hard in her reading class. When the end of the quarter came, Tammy and Sammy had both planned on going to the Magic Castle amusement park. They were both so excited. But then Mr. Morton called Sammy’s mother to report Sammy's grade. She grounded Sammy and that weekend was horrible for him. He stayed up until 2:00 AM each night, yet he still couldn’t complete all the assignments. Meanwhile, Tammy had a great time eating pizza at Enchanted Castle. After that she stayed up late and watched movies. She enjoyed her weekend free of stress and pressure. At the end of the quarter, Sammy was lucky to squeak by with a C minus. Tammy earned an A. Yet, Sammy still hasn’t learned his lesson. He may not complete this activity either.
The themes is continuous practice and working hard helps make real gains and opens opportunities for enjoyment.
What is the main idea of the following text:
It's hard to imagine what things were like before there was money, but such a time did exist. During these times people exchanged goods using the barter system. The word barter means to trade. People using the barter system traded things instead of buying and selling them. So if you were a rice farmer, you would trade your rice with many people to get all the things that you wanted or needed. Unfortunately, the people from whom you needed things might not want your rice. Isn't it nice to just go to the store and buy candy instead of having to trade rice for it?
The main idea is what people did before the invention of money and why money is a better system.
Who is Georgie?
"William, don't forget your towel!" Mom shouted as she applied sunblock on the baby. William threw the folding chairs in the back of the minivan and shouted through the garage door, "OK Mom!" He then ran up and grabbed his towel. "Georgie!" William shouted. There was no response. Mom packed the baby up into the car seat. "William, can you help me with his umbrella?" William ran down the stairs, almost tripping over a chew toy, and then he helped his mother load the large umbrella in the minivan. "Mom, I can't find Georgie," William said. His mother shrugged and replied, "That's OK, William. He probably shouldn't come with us anyway."
The dog