Basic Definitions
Refers to the attitude toward the subject, conveyed through word choice, style, and perspective. It shapes a reader’s experience
What is tone?
This is all your fault!
Blaming - directly BLAMING someone
language that shapes tone
Word choice
I can't believe you did that.
Shock - shows surprise or disbelief (answers may vary)
The feeling tone creates for the reader or audience
mood
I know we can figure this out together!
Optimistic — conveys hope and confidence in a positive outcome
feelings conveyed, like joy, anger, or sadness
emotion
I don’t think things will ever be the same again.
nostaglia
The reason behind the tone
purpose
He was always late on principle, his principle being that punctuality is the thief of time
humorous