1.2.3 Adapting Tone and Style

• What is the primary purpose of non-fiction texts?

  To inform or persuade
• The tone and style of a non-fiction text are adapted based on its purpose.


  True
• What tone is commonly used in scientific non-fiction texts?

  Formal and objective
• What is the definition of a formal tone in writing?

  Objective, impersonal, complex language
• What is the purpose of an informative tone in writing?

  To educate the reader
• Scientific writing uses technical language and evidence to present research findings.


  True
• The purpose of non-fiction texts is to inform, explain, describe, argue, or persuade
• What is the primary goal of an argumentative non-fiction text?

  To convince the reader
• Arrange the following tones from most formal to least formal:

  1️⃣ Formal

  2️⃣ Informative

  3️⃣ Persuasive

  4️⃣ Informal
• A persuasive tone aims to convince the reader by using emotive and rhetorical language
• The scientific writing style aims to present research findings using technical language
• What are two key elements to consider when analyzing the tone and style of non-fiction texts?

  Tone and style
• What does 'style' refer to in non-fiction writing?

  Overall approach and techniques
• When is a formal tone most appropriate in writing?

  Academic, professional, official audiences
• The scientific style is appropriate for creative or persuasive texts.

  False
• To practice adapting your writing tone and style, consider the guidelines provided.
• Order the purposes of non-fiction texts:

  1️⃣ Inform

  2️⃣ Explain

  3️⃣ Describe

  4️⃣ Argue

  5️⃣ Persuade
• Match the non-fiction text type with its purpose:

  Informative ↔️ Provide factual information

  Explanatory ↔️ Explain how or why

  Descriptive ↔️ Describe a person or thing

  Persuasive ↔️ Convince to adopt a viewpoint
• A persuasive tone often uses emotive and rhetorical language
• Order the key features of a journalistic style:

  1️⃣ Objective

  2️⃣ Factual

  3️⃣ Concise

  4️⃣ Structured format
• What should the choice of tone and style align with in writing?

  The text's purpose
• An explanatory text aims to describe a person, place, or thing in detail.

  False
• Match the non-fiction text type with its purpose:

  Persuasive ↔️ To persuade the reader to adopt a particular viewpoint

  Descriptive ↔️ To describe a person, place, or thing in detail
• What is the defining characteristic of a formal tone in writing?

  Objective and impersonal
• What is the primary purpose of the journalistic writing style?

  To report news and information
• Match the writing style with its tone and purpose:

  Journalistic ↔️ Objective, factual, to report news

  Scientific ↔️ Clear, precise, to present research findings
• An informative tone uses emotive language to educate the reader.

  False
• Matching tone and style to the intended audience is crucial for effective communication.


  True
• Match the tone with the audience it suits best:

  Formal ↔️ Professional audience

  Informal ↔️ Casual audience

  Persuasive ↔️ Audience requiring conviction

  Informative ↔️ Audience seeking education
• What type of style is best for a research paper?

  Formal, scientific
• What is the ultimate goal of adapting tone and style in writing?

  Engaging the intended reader
• Non-fiction texts aim to inform, explain, describe, argue, or persuade
• A persuasive text may use more emotive and rhetorical language
• A scientific text uses a formal and objective tone
• An informal tone uses conversational and personal language.


  True
• Match the tone with its definition:

  Formal ↔️ Objective, impersonal, complex language

  Informal ↔️ Conversational, personal, simple language

  Persuasive ↔️ Emotive, rhetorical, aims to convince

  Informative ↔️ Factual, objective, aims to educate
• Literary style uses figurative language and vivid descriptions
• What is the purpose of an informative non-fiction text?

  To provide factual information
• The tone of a non-fiction text is adapted based on its purpose
• An informative tone aims to educate the reader with factual information.


  True