9.1 Tone

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Tone: the attitude of a piece of writing, expressed through the style of writing and the words used by the author

On the table below, use the descriptive language from The Season of Styx Malone to identify the tone conveyed in the scene. Then, identify the connection between the tone and the character’s thoughts and feelings in the scene.

“You could never have too many marshmallows at a campfire.” “He had Dad laughing along with the rest of us.” (page 164)

Tone

9.1 Tone

Last updated 7 months ago

10 Nsɛmmisa

Tone: the attitude of a piece of writing, expressed through the style of writing and the words used by the author

“You could never have too many marshmallows at a campfire.” “He had Dad laughing along with the rest of us.” (page 164)

Tone

Connection to character's thoughts and feeling

“The white of the sky and the chug of the train, the speed and the rocking and the grease scent tipped me toward giddy. I was close enough to touch Styx’s magic.” (page 179)

Tone

Connection to character’s thoughts and feelings

“ ‘That was close,’ I said. Bobby Gene lay on the wood planks, catching his breath. I sat next to him, patting his back. I wanted him to know I was here. That I knew he was frightened and furious and didn’t have the air to say so.” (page 189)

Tone

Connection to character’s thoughts and feelings

“We rode in silence. No joking, no stories. Nothing, apart from the machinery chugging beneath us. This time, it wasn’t lulling and steady.” (pages 189–190)

Tone

Connection to character’s thoughts and feelings

“The wheels churned and churned, echoing with the scrape of metal on metal, the hiss of steam and the whine of brakes. . . . Bobby Gene’s desperate, puffy breaths were loudest. I linked my arm with his. No matter what, no matter where, it was me and him.” (page 190)