Author's Purpose
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What does it mean for a word to have a connotation? Be as simple, clear, and specific as possible (clear & concise).
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Author's Purpose is more than Pie... Most author's purposes will fall within the following categories:
Type answer...
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We can analyze an author's tone by
* examining word choice
*examining diction
* examining style
& examining syntax
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What do you know about any of the following?
* examining word choice
*examining diction
* examining style
& examining syntax
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When we analyze Tone, we must pay special attention to the words an author uses, this is called WORD CHOICE.
Denotation & Connotation matter - choosing a word with a more negative connotation will lead to a negative tone and words with a positive connotation, a positive tone.
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Multiple Choice
Dear Alex,
Don't forget that our science project is due tomorrow. I will revise and edit the report. You will finish doing the poster. Make sure to use neat handwriting. I want a good grade, don't be a slacker.-BreckenWhich word best describes the tone of this note?
Bossy
Friendly
Helpful
Confused
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Multiple Choice
What is the tone of the text? “ . . . the next minute, Winn-Dixie looked like a furry bullet, shooting across the building, chasing that mouse. He was barking and his feet were skidding all over the polished Pick-It-Quick floor, and people were clapping and hollering and pointing. They really went wild when Winn-Dixie actually caught the mouse.”
Enthusiastic
Perturbed
Anxious
Irritated
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Discuss the word choice
Discuss the connotation of the words
Discuss the tone of the text
Discuss how these things work together to demonstrate the author's tone.
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