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Topic: Author's tone
PostTue Aug 21, 2007 8:01 am
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In general, where in the passage do you normally find the author's tone?

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PostTue Aug 21, 2007 8:04 am
Tone is a tough thing to pick up. For me, I learn about author's tone by examining trigger words throughout the passage--I look for words that paint the topic sarcastically, optimistically, negatively, etc.
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