Starter quiz
- What is tone?
- The key theme of the writing
- The level of sophistication of a piece of writing
- The feeling or mood the writing provokes ✓
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- What tone might you see in a dystopian piece of writing?
- happy
- enthusiastic
- calm
- oppressive ✓
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- What is an adjective?
- a person, place or thing
- a word to describe an action
- a word that describes a noun ✓
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- Which of the below is *not* a verb?
- fearful ✓
- whispered
- crept
- trudged
- obscured
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- What does it mean to annotate a piece of writing?
- Highlight key words
- Label specific words or phrases with connotations ✓
- Write down definitions for key words
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- Which words juxtapose each other?
- indulge, starve ✓
- glisten, glimmer
- eat, digest
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Exit quiz
- What is a semantic field?
- A technique that compares two things using the words like or as
- A technique that says an object is something that it is not
- A group of words related in meaning ✓
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- 'Grip, tackle, goal, score' all fit the semantic field of...
- pain.
- peace.
- sport. ✓
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- Using words that link to the semantic field of sport may create a __________ tone.
- sarcastic
- depressing
- playful ✓
- mysterious
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- Using words that link to the semantic field of violence may create a __________ tone?
- threatening ✓
- calm
- uplifting
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- Which word does not fit the semantic field of light?
- twinkle
- bulb
- spark
- beam
- sturdy ✓
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- Match the words to the semantic field of love or hate
- hug⇔love ✓
- scowl⇔hate ✓
- tender⇔love ✓
- hostile⇔hate ✓
- devote⇔love ✓
- unite⇔love ✓
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Lesson Details
Key learning points
- A semantic field is a group of words related in meaning
- Linking your adjectives and verbs to a specific idea can help you create a semantic field
- Different semantic fields reflect different tones
- You can use the semantic field of decay in to reflect a bleak tone typical of the dystopian genre
Common misconception
You can create tone via 1-3 words.
Show that tone is established through consistent effort and crafting throughout the writing process - every word is picked precisely.
Keywords
Semantic field - A semantic field is a group of words related to each other in meaning.
Preyed - To be preyed upon is to be hunted or intimidated by a more powerful figure.
Callous - A callous action is insensitive and cruel towards others.
Oppressive - Oppressive treatment is harsh, cruel and domineering.
Rancid - Rancid food has an unpleasant taste or smell due to being rotten.
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