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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”
DUE THIS FRIDAY!