tone

(noun)

The writer's attitude towards the subject and the audience, especially as influenced by diction and syntax.

Related Terms

  • Syntax
  • Tone
  • Credibility
  • denotation
  • connotatio
  • Diction
  • satire
  • thesis statement
  • credibility
  • diction
  • syntax
  • organization
  • clause
  • connotation
  • rhetorical question

(noun)

The manner in which speech or writing is expressed.

Related Terms

  • Syntax
  • Tone
  • Credibility
  • denotation
  • connotatio
  • Diction
  • satire
  • thesis statement
  • credibility
  • diction
  • syntax
  • organization
  • clause
  • connotation
  • rhetorical question

(noun)

Tone is a literary technique that is a part of composition, which encompasses the attitudes toward the subject and toward the audience implied in a literary work.

Related Terms

  • Syntax
  • Tone
  • Credibility
  • denotation
  • connotatio
  • Diction
  • satire
  • thesis statement
  • credibility
  • diction
  • syntax
  • organization
  • clause
  • connotation
  • rhetorical question

Examples of tone in the following topics:

  • The Importance of Wording

    • Subjective tone: "I always tell people if you want to work with wood, you've got to know what it is.
    • [Does this tone refer mostly to the author and reflect a conversational tone including his or her opinions?]
    • Tone shows the writer's attitude towards the subject and the audience.
    • The writer's tone can influence the reader's response to the writing.
    • In academic writing, it's important to maintain an appropriate tone throughout.
  • Introduction to Writing in Business

    • Business writing consists of many different types, all of which require a specific tone and organizational structure.
    • In some cases, such as emails and sales letters, a slightly less formal tone ("I" and "you") is permissible, but the subject and voice should always remain businesslike.
  • Using Satire to Summarize

    • Satire is a tone that can be deployed in summarizing a position in order to not only draw out its shortcomings, but also to correct or change the shortcomings of the position as well.
    • One popular rhetorical device is irony, or language that signals a meaning that opposes its own literal meaning, often through tone or context.
  • Varying Your Sentence Structure and Vocabulary

    • Tone: If you really want a sentence to stand out, you can change the tone of your writing.
    • Using different tones can catch the reader's attention and liven up your work.
    • Be careful that the tone you choose is appropriate for the subject matter.
  • Appropriate Language

    • The writer's tone, which is conveyed through word choice and sentence structure, impacts the reader's response.
    • The writer's tone should be contingent on the type of writing.
    • This formality is often conveyed through tone.
    • Omitting first-person pronouns from your writing aids in developing a formal tone within your argument.
  • Reading Carefully and Closely

    • What is the tone of the text?
    • What is the tone of the text?
    • Assess how an author uses tone, quotations, and organization to communicate her thesis
  • Abstract

    • A well-written abstract encapsulates the content and tone of the entire paper.
  • Methods

    • Technical jargon, extensive details, and a formal tone are expected.
  • Results

    • Since the goal of the scientific paper is to present facts, use a formal, objective tone when writing.
  • Discussing Writing in Class

    • Use three words to describe the tone and style the author uses in his/her argument.
    • Is this the best tone and style to achieve the author's purpose?
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