Style and Tone Worksheets

Related ELA Standard: L.6.3.B

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When students first approach the subject of critiquing the work of an author, they will often think that style and tone are one and the same. The style of a written work is the way in which it is presented to the reader. An author's style should be consistent with their goals and purpose for writing the piece. The style should remain consistent throughout the work. The tone of a piece is the overall attitude of a piece. Is it presented in a bold or arrogant fashion? Tone is very subjective and not all readers will gauge it the same way. It can also change the way in which an audience feels about the authors work. Some classical works were not received very well by critics or the public when they first published for this very reason. These worksheets will help students find a way to define and separate the style and tone of a story.

Style and Tone Worksheets To Print:

Style and Tone - Know your audience that is the first rule to follow. Read these two pieces of writing. Circle the one that uses a more appropriate approach for the specified purpose and audience.

John's Tone - John is a bit snooty, if you ask me. John has to write an essay explaining to his teacher why he didn’t finish his homework, and why he will be sure to finish his homework in the future.

Writing with Voice - Write like a robot. Wait! Isn't that a song? It should be. The paragraph below sounds like it was written by a robot. Rewrite it to give it a voice.

Style and Tone - Read each short text passage. Circle the reading passage that is more appropriate for the intended audience.

Style and Tone Passages - Make it spicy, that's the best way to go with this. Write a short passage about something you did recently that you enjoyed. In the first passage, write as if your audience was your friend's parents. In the second passage, write as if your audience was the readers of a newspaper.

Jim's Style - He has written his speech, but it isn't appropriate for a mixed audience of teachers, classmates and their families.

Rewriting For Tone - Rewrite each passage, making the style and tone appropriate to the audience specified in parentheses.

Writing with Voice - Good writing not only takes into account the intended setting and audience of the piece, it also accurately portrays who is speaking.

Barking Orders - My neighbor's dog is always barking. He barks all day while my neighbor is gone. He barks all night when I am trying to sleep. I don't like that dog.

Style Balloons - Read these two pieces of writing. Circle the one that uses appropriate style and tone for the specified purpose and audience.

Tone For Your Audience - Read these two pieces of writing. Circle the one that uses appropriate style and tone for the specified purpose and audience.

Hire Me! - The style and tone of your writing should always reflect its purpose, and be appropriate to its intended audience.

Monkeying Around with Style and Tone - The style and tone of your writing should always reflect its purpose, and be appropriate to its intended audience.

Suiting Your Audience - Both passages below are from books about botany. Read each passage. Select the most appropriate audience for each passage.

Writing With Voice - Read the passage below. It is very bland and uninteresting. Rewrite the passage from the perspective and voice of a first grade teacher, speaking to her students about an upcoming field trip. Play with tone and word choice so that the passage reads like a teacher talking to her students.

How to Check Your Work Maintains a Consistent Style and Tone


All the famous and best writers in the world have their style and tone of writing. They are known for their specific ways of writing. Their way of expression is what sets them apart from all the other writers.


Trim Long Sentences


An easy way of maintaining the consistency in your writing style is to use short sentences. This is because they are easier to understand. Short sentences can add to your personal style. You can also trim longer sentences in a few shorter sentences. This will enhance the tone and style of your writing. This technique is also easy to maintain throughout the writing procedure.


Use Simple Words


If you want your writing style to remain consistent throughout, you must start using simpler words. This is because simple words are much easier to understand. They also simplify your writing. The simple verbs nouns and adjectives will have broader connotations. This means that you will have lower chances of error in your writing. You can adapt this technique to maintain a consistent style of writing.


Avoid Redundancies


You can check if your written work has any redundancies. Useless repetition of words and sentences makes the writing plain and boring. Having frequent redundancies in your text can also affect the consistency of your tone and style.


Be Specific


Another great tip to keep in mind while maintaining consistency in tone and style of writing is to be specific. Use examples that are concrete and specific. Vague language and examples will only weaken your writing style. It is also hard to remain consistent with the style with vague language.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



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