Word Choice and Tone

Word Choice and Tone

Grade 7 · ELA · 30 min· 7rl2c

What's Included

Learning Objective

I can analyze how word choice and figurative language affect the meaning and tone of a literary text.

Warm-Up Video

Miacademy & MiaPrep Learning Channel · 8:34

What’s the Vibe? Exploring Mood and Tone - Impact of Word Choice and Sentence Structure

Guided Notes

3 key concepts

  • 1

    Mood is the feeling a writer creates for the reader, and it is achieved through word choice.

  • 2

    Tone is the attitude of the writer, and it can be determined by looking at word choice and sentence structure.

  • 3

    Mood and tone work together to shape how readers experience what you describe.

Practice Questions

3 questions · Multiple choice & Short answer

Exit Ticket

Quick comprehension check

In the first camping trip description, the author uses the phrase "The wind drifted through camp, wrapping around me like a soft hug." How does the word choice in this phrase contribute to the mood of the passage? Explain your answer.

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