6.4 Evaluating Style and Tone

• The use of vivid imagery and a formal tone can help convey seriousness and authority.


  True
• Diction refers to the specific words and language an author chooses to use, which can convey tone, formality, or connotations
• Match the stylistic device with its description:

  Diction ↔️ Word choice

  Syntax ↔️ Sentence structure

  Figurative Language ↔️ Metaphors and similes

  Tone ↔️ Author's attitude
• What is tone in rhetorical analysis?

  Author's attitude or feeling
• Match the tone with its effect on the reader:

  Formal ↔️ Conveys authority

  Informal ↔️ Creates familiarity

  Serious ↔️ Emphasizes gravity

  Humorous ↔️ Entertains the reader
• What effect does a formal tone have on the reader?

  Conveys authority, seriousness
• What does tone refer to in rhetorical analysis?

  Attitude or feeling
• What effect does a humorous tone have on the reader?

  Makes topic more accessible
• In rhetorical analysis, style refers to the specific linguistic techniques an author uses to convey their message
• What are the key aspects of style in rhetorical analysis?

  Diction, syntax, figurative language
• Order the following stylistic devices from simplest to most complex:

  1️⃣ Diction

  2️⃣ Syntax

  3️⃣ Figurative Language

  4️⃣ Tone
• Figurative language is used to create vivid descriptions and convey meaning beyond the literal.


  True
• In rhetorical analysis, tone refers to the overall attitude or feeling an author expresses through their language
• Informal tone creates a sense of familiarity and relatability with the reader.


  True
• A formal tone uses complex, academic language to convey authority
• Analyzing the tone in a rhetorical analysis can reveal insights about the author's purpose.

  True
• Informal diction, such as using casual language, creates a tone that is more approachable
• Match the stylistic choice with its resulting tone:

  Formal diction ↔️ Serious, authoritative

  Informal diction ↔️ Relatable, approachable

  Lengthy sentences ↔️ Formal, intellectual

  Short sentences ↔️ Direct, matter-of-fact
• The arrangement and length of sentences, known as syntax, influence rhythm and flow.
• Match the stylistic device with its example:

  Diction ↔️ Gloomy sky cast a shadow

  Syntax ↔️ Long, complex sentences

  Figurative language ↔️ Fought like a lion

  Tone ↔️ Stern voice conveys authority
• Figurative language adds vividness
• Why is recognizing stylistic devices important in rhetorical analysis?

  Crafting message and influence readers
• Formal tone uses complex, academic language.


  True
• Match the tone with its description:

  Informal ↔️ Uses casual, conversational language

  Serious ↔️ Emphasizes gravity or importance

  Humorous ↔️ Uses wit, sarcasm, or playful language

  Passionate ↔️ Expresses strong emotions
• Style and tone are closely interrelated in rhetorical analysis
• How does vivid imagery contribute to tone?

  Creates a passionate, emotive tone
• Vivid and evocative diction creates a passionate tone.

  True
• What stylistic choices contribute to tone in rhetorical analysis?

  Diction, syntax, figurative language
• What tone does vivid imagery and metaphors evoke?

  Passionate, emotive
• What is the definition of style in rhetorical analysis?

  Linguistic techniques used
• What effect does gloomy diction have on tone?

  Creates a shadow
• What is diction in rhetorical analysis?

  Choice of words
• Tone in rhetorical analysis expresses the author's attitude or feeling.

  True
• Tone in rhetorical analysis reflects the overall attitude or feeling
• What insights can analyzing tone provide in rhetorical analysis?

  Author's purpose and reader response
• Formal diction conveys a serious, authoritative tone.


  True
• Style includes diction, syntax, and figurative language
• What tone does the sentence "The old house stood silent, its windows like vacant eyes staring into the night" create?

  Melancholy