4.2.2 - Tone (Author's Attitude)
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Practice Questions
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Define tone in your own words.
💡 Hint: Think about how the tone influences what you feel while reading.
What effect does diction have on tone?
💡 Hint: Consider how different words can change the mood.
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What is the definition of tone in poetry?
💡 Hint: Consider how a poet might express their feelings.
True or False: Mood and tone are interchangeable in poetry.
💡 Hint: Think about the distinctions we discussed in class.
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Analyze the poem 'If—' by Rudyard Kipling. Identify various tones present and how they change throughout the poem.
💡 Hint: Look at the emotions each stanza evokes and how the author's attitude changes.
Select a poem you love and write a paragraph that discusses its tone. Provide textual evidence to support your observations.
💡 Hint: Pick key phrases that embody the tone and explain their impact.
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