Style-Tone

=**Style:**=
 * "**The manner of expression of a particular writer, produced by choice of words, grammatical structures, use of literary devices, and all the possible parts of language use. Some general styles might include scientific, ornate, plain, emotive. Most writers have their own particular styles."


 * Diction** – “A writer’s choice of words, phrases, sentence structures, and figurative language, which combine to help create meaning" (Meyer 2128).

Nick's narration in //The Great Gatsby// uses formal language with complex words and sentences; thus, it has formal diction [] CNN and most other News sources are presented in a middle dictation, using language that most people can understand but withoput the use of slang words. []
 * Formal diction** – “Consists of a dignified, impersonal, and elevated use of language; it follows the rules of syntax exactly and is often characterized by complex words and lofty tone" (Meyer 2128).
 * Middle Diction** – “Maintains correct language usage, but is less elevated than formal diction; it reflects the way most educated people speak (Meyer 2128).”


 * Informal Diction/ Colloquial** – “Represents the plain language of everyday use, and often includes idiomatic expressions, slang, contractions, and many simple, common words (Meyer 2128).”

In //Remember the Titans//, the members of the football team speak to each other in a type of informal dictaion that uses simple words and football-related slang. media type="youtube" key="kyqq1oDHfOE" height="315" width="420"


 * Poetic Diction**– “Refers to the way poets sometimes employ an elevated diction that deviates significantly from the common speech and writing of their time, choosing words for their supposedly inherent poetic qualities (Meyer 2128).

Shill Silverstine's poems have a poetic diction because they minipulate traditional sentence structure to give a particular style.. [])

All of Shakespear's works (such as //Romeo and Juliet//) are written with poetic diction. The characters speak in verse that deviates from standard sentences to employ a specific style. []

=**Tone:**=
 * "**The author’s attitude, stated or implied, toward a subject. Some possible attitudes are pessimism, optimism, earnestness, seriousness, bitterness, humorous, and joyful. An author’s tone can be revealed through choice of words and details."

This advertisement has a condescending, humorous tone because of the joke, which is based on an insult. []

Spock's remarks reflect his pessimistic tone because it implies that pessimism is a more enlightened point of view. His style is witty because the joke is quite clever. []

The sinnger's longing for a loved one gives this song a serious, expressive tone. The reminiscence of good times gives it a bittersweet tone also. .media type="youtube" key="EuAy-73MluI" height="315" width="420" []

This poem has an optimistic tone because it tells the reader that he/she can be great. []