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Analysing tone in Critical ReadingTypes of tone

In the first section of the National 5 Critical Reading assessment, you should be able to comment on the tone the writer creates and the techniques they've used to create it. Revise how to analyse tone in this guide.

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Types of tone

Tone is not a technique in itself. When we speak about tone what we mean is the writer鈥檚 attitude towards their subject.

What are the different types of tone?

Types of tone you may encounter in a piece of writing include:

ToneIntended effect
Tongue-in-cheekTo poke fun at subject
Matter of factTo convey information in a neutral manner
HumorousTo mock subject; to make light of subject; to draw attention to absurdity
EmotiveTo move reader to sympathy/guilt/anger
AngryTo share frustration and anger with the reader
SombreTo explore a sad or very serious event
SarcasticTo ridicule or mock in a harsh manner
ToneTongue-in-cheek
Intended effectTo poke fun at subject
ToneMatter of fact
Intended effectTo convey information in a neutral manner
ToneHumorous
Intended effectTo mock subject; to make light of subject; to draw attention to absurdity
ToneEmotive
Intended effectTo move reader to sympathy/guilt/anger
ToneAngry
Intended effectTo share frustration and anger with the reader
ToneSombre
Intended effectTo explore a sad or very serious event
ToneSarcastic
Intended effectTo ridicule or mock in a harsh manner
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