Think of a writing theme. Draw a Mind Map with the theme in the middle. Expand your map by coming up with the language/diction you want to use to get your tone across.

Style & Tone

This week we took a look at style and tone and its variations. We are looking at what makes the audience feel the writing. We are also looking at how the author uses diction to control the tone. This is done differently based on genre. This week we will do some exercises to play with style and tone.

Part I:

1) Think of a writing theme. Draw a Mind Map with the theme in the middle.

2) Expand your map by coming up with the language/diction you want to use to get your tone across.

(VIEW MAP BELOW IN ADDITIONAL MATERIAL)

3 Further expand your map with images you may want to incorporate into your writing.

4) Consider writing a few lines down in bubbles around the map.

5) Stop and sit for a moment and try to feel the tone you want to use to write with. Sit with it for a second listening to the rhythm of the feeling in yourself.

6) Using the mind map, start to write using the map as a guide.

7) Read the work over aloud and make sure the music of the writing works for you.

Part II:

-Do not write an essay. The writing should be at least two paragraphs.

-Use your mind map in a video of yourself explaining the drawing and the diction sequence you brainstormed. Afterwards read your work to the class in a video.