DO NOW

Is living in a house your family owns different from living in a house or

apartment your family rents? How? Are renters, owners and homeless

people all considered equal citizens in America? Why or why not?

Write a ONE page response.

Journal 26

Review of Tone

Tone is an attitude the author takes towards a subject, character or the reader.

It tells you what the AUTHOR thinks How is this different from MOOD?

How to Identify Tone

Tone is not what is being said, but how. Tone is described by adjectives…

The tone of this story is anxious, excited, disappointed, encouraging, frustrated, etc.

Use the text to SUPPORT your opinion!! The tone of this story is anxious. I know this

because it says “…”

Madam and the Rent ManThe rent man knocked.

He said, Howdy-do?I said, What

Can I do for you?He said, You know

Your rent is due.I said, Listen

Before I’d payI’d go to Hades

And rot away!

The sink is broke,The water don’t run,

And you ain’t done a thingYou promised to’ve done.

Back window’s cracked,Kitchen floor squeaks,There’s rats in the cellar,And the attic leaks.

He said, Madam,It’s not up to me.I’m just the agent,Don’t you see?

I said, Naturally,You pass the buck.If it’s money you wantYou’re out of luck.

He said, Madam,I ain’t pleased!I said, Neither am I.

So we agrees.

Creative Writing ProjectCreate your own “House on Mango Street”

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