TONE DEAF
What is tone?
The way that an author sounds
"Real Aussies would agree that..."
Appeal to Patriotism
"Eighty percent of people would argue that..."
Statistics
This is the what the author is responding to
The issue
A question that should require no answer.
Rhetorical Question
Pick the tone: "Wow our Government is useless"
Sarcastic, Annoyed, Frustrated
"We need to protect the children from such monsters..."
Appeal to Fear
"You can't teach an old dog new tricks"
Cliché
This is how the author feels
Contention
This is directed toward the opponent personally, not the issue.
Attacks
Pick the tone: "I cannot believe the injustice of the situation. We need to take action, immediately!"
Passionate, inspiring, aggressive, assertive
"This criminal would not have broken the law if he had been raised in a healthy, supportive family setting"
Appeal to family values
"love of money is a cancer that is eating away at our society" (3 techniques possible - you only need one)
Metaphor, inclusive language and appeal to fear
This is how the author sounds
Tone
"elderly and P-plate drivers are a menace on our roads" - Name one technique used here.
Generalisation, Appeal to Fear, Attack
Pick the tone: "If we all band together we can make a difference. We just need to start somewhere"
reasonable, optimistic, logical, earnest, confident
"spending taxpayers money on this issue..."
Appeal to the hip-pocket nerve
Provides the reader with a sense of belonging and a desire not to be "left out"
Inclusive language
These support the contention
Arguments
"If we don't have the resources to support an increased population, we can't sustain this level of immigration. It's that simple." (Two possible techniques)
Reason and Logic or Appeal to Logic
List at least 5 tone words starting with A (100 points per correct term - decided by me):
aggressive, assertive, arrogant, authoritative, accusing, antagonistic, amused, admonishing, animates, admiring, apathetic, awestruck
"It is not fair to allow girls to play in open sports, when boys can't compete in girls competition"
Appeal to justice
"If you don't get me these, mum, I'll die!" ( You need all three possible words to describe this technique)
What is hyperbole/overstatement/exaggeration?
This is what the author wants you to do after reading
Intention
Makes the writer's contention appear factual and objective rather than personal. Note: You need the main technique and other possible techniques, otherwise only part marks awarded.
Evidence (statistics, expert opinions)