Exploring Meaning and Tone Through Word Choices

Words matter! By choosing their words carefully, authors can completely change the meaning, tone, and feeling of a story. Find out how in this educational video!
This video is part of a broader lesson plan that is aligned with CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.9-10.4: "Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in the text, including figurative and connotative meanings; analyze the cumulative impact of specific word choices on meaning and tone (e.g., how the language evokes a sense of time and place; how it sets a formal or informal tone)."
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