1. Outcome B Benchmark 1 Tone Analysis

2. What to expect: 1 poem 7 multiple choice questions
1 single-paragraph/2-quote written response
tones/tone shift
diction
Repetition
allusion
Imagery
Details
Connotation
resolution
inferences comprehension

3. How can I study?
Review
tone notes, tone words list, reading/analyzing poetry notes/tips, practices: “Oranges” (imagery), “Did I Miss Anything?” (details), “The Lady or the Tiger” (tone, DIDLS), Bradbury benchmark practice, writing notes/tips

4. Practice: “If Only We Had Taller Been”
Read the poem multiple times, annotating for DIDLS, tone and tone shifts
Answer the MC Questions
Briefly explain your MC answer choice
After about 15 minutes, we’ll review these together!

6. Multiple Choice

7. 1. In context with how the speaker treats the subject of the poem, how is the word “ached” (line 8) used to show the speaker’s attitude?
a. The speaker tends to be very shy with the subject of the poem
b. The speaker is very bold in confronting the subject of the poem
c. The speaker is empathetic in addressing the subject of the poem
d. The speaker is very passionate about the subject of the poem.

8. 1. In context with how the speaker treats the subject of the poem, how is the word “ached” (line 8) used to show the speaker’s attitude?
a. The speaker tends to be very shy with the subject of the poem
b. The speaker is very bold in confronting the subject of the poem
c. The speaker is empathetic in addressing the subject of the poem
d. The speaker is very passionate about the subject of the poem.

9. 2. In line 17, the speaker uses the word “hole
2. In line 17, the speaker uses the word “hole.” This means which of the following in relation to the tone of the piece?
a. The speaker is happily enjoying life.
b. The speaker wants to live a better life.
c. The speaker feels his life is meaningless.
d. The speaker has no direction in life.

10. 2. In line 17, the speaker uses the word “hole
2. In line 17, the speaker uses the word “hole.” This means which of the following in relation to the tone of the piece?
a. The speaker is happily enjoying life.
b. The speaker wants to live a better life.
c. The speaker feels his life is meaningless.
d. The speaker has no direction in life.

11. 3.In which line does the tone shift, and what is the shift in tone?
a. Line 27—Disappointed to Confident
b. Line 16 —Uninterested to Overwhelmed
c. Line 7 – bored to amused
d. Line 32—Whimsical to Bland

12. 3.In which line does the tone shift, and what is the shift in tone?
a. Line 27—Disappointed to Confident
b. Line 16 —Uninterested to Overwhelmed
c. Line 7 – bored to amused
d. Line 32—Whimsical to Bland

13. 4. With the multiple references to “reach” and “tall,” what does the speaker imply is humanity’s desire?
a. the speaker thinks humanity always grows
b. the speaker thinks humanity desires more and will not be satisfied until they receive it
c. the speaker thinks humanity stretches their definition of reality
d. the speaker thinks humanity often seeks the aid of those who are larger than them

14. 4. With the multiple references to “reach” and “tall,” what does the speaker imply is humanity’s desire?
a. the speaker thinks humanity always grows
b. the speaker thinks humanity desires more and will not be satisfied until they receive it
c. the speaker thinks humanity stretches their definition of reality
d. the speaker thinks humanity often seeks the aid of those who are larger than them

15. 5. What is the effect of the allusion in lines 21-26?
a. By alluding to “The Creation of Adam,” the author illustrates man’s desire to be closer to God and live an eternal life
b. By alluding to “The Creation of Adam,” the author shows that humanity should appreciate the importance of art
c. By alluding to “Forever’s Day,” the author shows the influence of media on our perceptions of important days
d. By alluding to “Forever’s Day,” the author shows that he seeks peace on Earth.

16. 5. What is the effect of the allusion in lines 21-26?
a. By alluding to “The Creation of Adam,” the author illustrates man’s desire to be closer to God and live an eternal life
b. By alluding to “The Creation of Adam,” the author shows that humanity should appreciate the importance of art
c. By alluding to “Forever’s Day,” the author shows the influence of media on our perceptions of important days
d. By alluding to “Forever’s Day,” the author shows that he seeks peace on Earth.

17. 6.How does Bradbury’s repetition of the word “tall” in line 32 help to convey the poem’s meaning?
a. It emphasizes the basic human desire for people to grow in wealth and knowledge
b. It emphasizes the speaker’s desire for people to put the needs of others before their own
c. It emphasizes the speaker’s desire for people to live their lives nearer to God so that they can live everlastingly
d. It emphasizes the basic human desire for people to live their lives at peace with others

18. 6.How does Bradbury’s repetition of the word “tall” in line 32 help to convey the poem’s meaning?
a. It emphasizes the basic human desire for people to grow in wealth and knowledge
b. It emphasizes the speaker’s desire for people to put the needs of others before their own
c. It emphasizes the speaker’s desire for people to live their lives nearer to God so that they can live everlastingly
d. It emphasizes the basic human desire for people to live their lives at peace with others

19. PROMPT
Explain how Ray Bradbury develops the tone of the speaker towards his goals. Respond in a well-developed paragraph.

20. In the poem, “If Only We Had Taller Been,” Ray Bradbury utilizes varying diction and descriptive imagery to create a shift in tone from hopeless to determined towards his goals.

21. Writing Prep
1.) Claim/thesis (1 sentence): In the poem “insert title,” insert poet uses insert adjective DIDLS device to create a insert tone word tone towards insert subject.
2) Background (1-2 sentences): Pretend the reader of your paragraph has not read the poem. What background info is necessary to understand your evidence? Consider mentioning the speaker, subject, conflict, and setting.
3) T.C.S. lead-in to cited quote (1 sentence): Integrate evidence (your words + the author’s) with blended lead-in (Transition Context Speaker) and MLA in-text citation. When quoting poetry, include a slash between lines. When citing poetry, use line numbers instead of page numbers.
4) Analysis (2 sentences): Analyze evidence by describing the effect of the DIDLS example. Explain the connotation (What is commonly associated with the example?) and how it conveys the tone toward the subject.
5) Repeat #3 and #4 for next piece of evidence.
6) Concluding statement (1 sentence): Reword #1
Speaker’s attitude towards his goals {select a precise tone word}
Cited Quote #1 =
Tone Device (DIDLS) =
Cited Quote #2 =

22. Thesis statement must include:
DIDLS
At least one device is mentioned
Device has an adjective before it to describe
Tone Word
Tone word is clear
Shift in tone is mentioned, if applicable
Subject
The subject is mentioned.
In this case we’re talking about the speaker’s attitude towards his goals.