Words are not enough. When you are reading, you can’t just read the words one by one. When authors write, there are things they infer around and between the words. In order to truly understand a passage, you must also try to understand what is conveyed in the tone of the text.
When we speak, our tone changes everything. The same sentence, spoken in different ways, will have a different meaning. Read this example out loud and put the emphasis on the word in bold. How would the meaning change?
She looks good in that dress.
She looks good in that dress.
The first sentence infers that there was more than one dress and that the one she is in now is the best. The second sentence focuses on how good she looks.
In writing, we cannot hear the author speak, so we use different clues to understand the author’s tone or point of view. The author will take a certain point of view towards the audience, subject or character. It is expressed in the words or details the author has chosen to focus on. Let’s look at some clues that help you determine the author’s point of view.
Vocabulary:
In written passages, the words that surround a sentence can change the meaning. Are the words surrounding the passage negative or positive? When you look at the sentences together, what is the general tone? Look at these examples:
You’re really helpful! I’m so glad you’re here. I couldn’t have done it without you.
You’re really helpful! I’m so glad you’re here. You’re idea of helping is just sitting around watching me do all the work.
The first remark is that of genuine thanks while the second is sarcastic and not thankful at all.
Context:
You should also consider the tone of the overall reading. Has the author expressed some general beliefs or options from the beginning? Has the author given a certain overall picture of the topic? Take a look at this example.
When I was growing up, we always had dogs in the house. Dogs inside and outside, dogs barking and making noise, dogs running around and making a mess. I never want to have dogs in my house again. Let me tell you why cats really do make the best of pets.
Having read this, you know that it is likely that anything expressed by the author about dogs will be negative. You might also suppose that the author might not be fair in his comparison of cats and dogs.
Other clues:
Consider the writer’s background or culture when you look for tone. Has the author had a personal experience with the subject matter? For example, a person who is writing about surviving a war compared to a journalist looking in from the outside will write with a different point of view.
Be a thoughtful reader. Don’t just translate word-for-word what the author is saying. Consider the tone being expressed and you will get a fuller, richer understanding of your reading.
Words are not enough. When you are reading, you can’t just read the words one by one. When authors write, there are things they infer around and between the words. In order to truly understand a passage, you must also try to understand what is conveyed in the tone of the text.When we speak, our tone changes everything. The same sentence, spoken in different ways, will have a different meaning. Read this example out loud and put the emphasis on the word in bold. How would the meaning change? She looks good in that dress. She looks good in that dress. The first sentence infers that there was more than one dress and that the one she is in now is the best. The second sentence focuses on how good she looks. In writing, we cannot hear the author speak, so we use different clues to understand the author’s tone or point of view. The author will take a certain point of view towards the audience, subject or character. It is expressed in the words or details the author has chosen to focus on. Let’s look at some clues that help you determine the author’s point of view.Vocabulary:In written passages, the words that surround a sentence can change the meaning. Are the words surrounding the passage negative or positive? When you look at the sentences together, what is the general tone? Look at these examples: You’re really helpful! I’m so glad you’re here. I couldn’t have done it without you. You’re really helpful! I’m so glad you’re here. You’re idea of helping is just sitting around watching me do all the work. The first remark is that of genuine thanks while the second is sarcastic and not thankful at all. Context: You should also consider the tone of the overall reading. Has the author expressed some general beliefs or options from the beginning? Has the author given a certain overall picture of the topic? Take a look at this example. When I was growing up, we always had dogs in the house. Dogs inside and outside, dogs barking and making noise, dogs running around and making a mess. I never want to have dogs in my house again. Let me tell you why cats really do make the best of pets. Having read this, you know that it is likely that anything expressed by the author about dogs will be negative. You might also suppose that the author might not be fair in his comparison of cats and dogs. Other clues: Consider the writer’s background or culture when you look for tone. Has the author had a personal experience with the subject matter? For example, a person who is writing about surviving a war compared to a journalist looking in from the outside will write with a different point of view.Be a thoughtful reader. Don’t just translate word-for-word what the author is saying. Consider the tone being expressed and you will get a fuller, richer understanding of your reading.
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