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Tone and Diction Hannah Pesce Katelyn Styles Robert Pennington
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Diction The words chosen by an author or speaker. Changes according to desired affect, audience, and content. Variances of both denotation and connotation.
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Denotation The literal meaning of a word.
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Connotation An association to a word; opposite of denotation. Often implemented by cultural setting. Example: “The charter kids are so fly.”
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Diction: bad examples The weather outside is nice. He was very angry after the fight. Key words: Very Good Bad Nice Sometimes “it”
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Diction: poor characteristics Poor or underdeveloped diction is characterized by word choices that are: Weak Vague Simple Ordinary
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Diction: proficient examples The weather outside is extraordinarily enjoyable. He was infuriated after the fight. Hint: Use big, elaborate words which more clearly support the message you wish to convey.
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Tone Is the manner in which a text is presented. It is the attitude and emotion in diction. Can be displayed through: Accents Pitch Rhythm Word choice Body language
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Tone: poor examples The doctor was not used to the sort of cancer he now had to deal with. I dislike when teachers assign busy work.
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Tone: proficient examples The doctor was shocked by the discovery of a rare cancer. I absolutely hate when teachers assign work that does not aid the students learning.
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Tone: poor characteristics Weak wording Unemotional vocabulary Neutral wording Monotone
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Tone: proficient characteristics Words which are: Emotional Powerful Meaningful Dramatic Energetic Dynamic
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Learning Resources Merriam Webster Dictionary University of Ottawa: Grammar and Writing lab FJU English Learning Website
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