Diction + Tone
Tone is the author’s attitude toward what?
The subject or audience
What type of evidence is this: “90% of teens use social media daily”?
Statistic
What is a synonym?
a word that has the same or a similar meaning to another word
What type of figurative language is this: “Her jacket was as orange as a bright basketball”?
Simile
What does it mean to make an inference?
To make a conclusion based on evidence.
If an author describes a storm as “terrifying and violent,” what tone does this create?
Scary, frigtening, fearful, intense
An article explaining how tornadoes form, what causes them and why everyone should buy a back up genearator.
identify the TWO author purposes present.
to inform, to persuade
Which word is a synonym for “happy”?
Sad — Joyful — Angry — Tired
joyful
What type of figurative language is this: The wind whispered through her window”?
Personification
If a character is shivering, wearing a coat, and standing near a heater, what can you infer?
It is cold
How is formal diction different from informal diction?
Formal diction uses more serious or professional language, while informal diction sounds more casual or conversational
A poster telling you why you should eat more fruits and vegetables each day.
Identify the author's purpose
to persuade
Which word is an antonym for “scarce”?
Rare — Few — Plentiful — Limited
plentiful
What is a metaphor? Give one example.
Describing one thing as if it is another: "He is a shining star.”
A student says, “I guess I’ll be eating alone… again.”
What can you infer about how they feel?
they feel lonely or left out
"Wassup man? Long time no see, how you been? I've just been chilling you know? Playing video games, hanging out with friends, the usual.
Determine what type of diction is being used here.
Informal diction
identify the evidence type: “The principle has made adjustments in order to better help students. Adjustments such as, starting school later to help students get more rest.”
example
Choose the pair that are antonyms:
A) calm — peaceful
B) silent — quiet
C) generous — selfish
D) fast — speedy
C) generous — selfish
Identify and explain the figurative language: "the leaves danced through the wind"
Personification: the leaves were being blown by the wind
A story says: “Maria’s hands trembled as she stepped onto the stage, her heart racing.”
What can you infer about Maria?
she is nervous or scared to perform
“The smell of freshly baked cookies wrapped the room in warmth.”
What tone does the diction help create?
Cozy, comforting, warm, relaxing
You read an article written in first-person about recycling that includes a true story of a family who reduced their waste by 75%. What two types of evidence are combined here?
Anecdote and statistic
Choose the pair that are synonyms:
A. Brave- Frightened
B. Reliable - Dependable
C. Stingy- Generous
D. Anxious - Calm
B. Reliable - Dependable
Create one sentence that includes a simile, a metaphor, and personification.
Example: "The sun smiled down on us as we ran like cheetahs, our dreams mountains we had yet to climb." (Personification: sun smiled, Simile: ran like cheetahs, Metaphor: dreams are mountains)
“Mr. Cole never raised his voice. Still, when he walked into the room, everyone immediately stopped talking.”
What can you infer about Mr. Cole?
he is respected, carries authority, or people take him seriously