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Common Types of Texts
Common Types of Texts Definition: A Common Type of Text is any type of writing that is seen regularly or frequently throughout your life. For example a few would be stories, poems, dramas, and literary non-fiction. Everyday Use: We use and see common texts everyday when we read a book, write a story, or study for our next test.
Key Details
DEFINITION: Key Details are the important statements in a passage that support the main idea HOW TO: Example: “Jack loved the Summer season. He loved the warm air. He loved the playing in the pool with his friends. He loved the family vacations his family would go on during this part of the year. His birthday was also in july” The main idea = “Jack loved the Summer season.” The other sentences are the Key details that support this main idea. Everyday Use: Key details are used every day in reading and writing
Tone
DEFINITION: The tone of a literary piece is the viewpoint or attitude that the author adopts regarding a particular character, location or development. Tone can depict various sentiments ranging from somber, melancholy, and critical to amusing, cynical and comical. Importance: Tone assists the reader in ascertaining the writer’s sentiments towards a particular subject and this in turn effects the reader’s perception of the story. HOW TO Example: In her Harry Potter series, author J.K. Rowling has taken an extremely positive, inspiring and uplifting tone towards the idea of love and devotion Everyday Use: Tone is used in every day reading, writing, when you are speaking or listening to someone and when you are listening to songs.