tone

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?