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Author tone

1. Author’s tone

2. An author's purpose is his reason for or intent in writing. An author's purpose may be to amuse the reader, to persuade the reader or to inform him. An author's purpose is reflected in his tone. Tone reflects the author's attitude in approaching the topic. According to Forlini , "an author chooses words according to his/her attitude toward the topic and how the author expects the reader to respond to the material."

3. How to Identify Tone 1. Word Choice (Diction) – Are the words positive, negative, or neutral? clowns instead of leaders.” (Sarcastic tone) How to Identify Tone: 1. Word Choice (Diction) – Are the words positive, negative, or neutral? Example: “The government neglected its duty.” (Critical tone) 2. Sentence Structure (Syntax) – Are sentences short and direct or detailed? Example: “War is devastating. Lives are lost.” (Serious tone) 3. Figurative Language – Does the author use irony, metaphors, or exaggeration? Example: “Politics is a circus with clowns instead of leaders.” (Sarcastic tone)

4. Example of Tone: “Climate change threatens our future.” → Tone: Urgent “Trying to get him to apologize is like pulling teeth!” → Tone: Frustrated

5. How to Analyze Tone in Reading: 1. Identify emotionally charged words. 2. Analyze sentence style and structure. 3. Determine the author’s intent—inform, entertain, or persuade.

6. 1. "Wow, another traffic jam -just what I needed today!" 2. “She felt a deep pain in her heart as she watched him leave.” 3. “Today is the best day ever! I can’t stop smiling.” 4. “I can’t wait for the trip! It’s going to be amazing!” 5. “I tried to cook, but somehow I burned water.”