2. Tone Questions
Decide on a tone word first (usually an adjective; see handout), then analyze for one-two of the following
Diction
Are many negative words used? Specific words? (See handout for other types of diction descriptors)
Imagery/figurative language choices
What TYPE of imagery is used? Dark? Happy? Unclear?
Language (overall language use)
See handout.
Setting
Time/place/environment/climate
Poetry: structure/sound devices
Are a lot of light sounds used? Heavy sounds? How are these sounds achieved (alliteration, consonance, repetition/refrain, onomatopoeia)?

3. Group Short Answers
What is the tone towards the bells in stanza ___? (I will assign you a stanza)
Crossover (TS/CD/CM/CD/CM/CS): Pick two stanzas and explain how their tones differ.
Crossover (TS/CD/CM/CD/CM/CS): Which stanza best matches the tone of “The Raven”?