Being able to detect tone when you read is absolutely essential for constructing a significant understanding of the text. The following is an extremely helpful prezi slideshow that explains the definition of tone and how to identify it. Watch closely and take notes. Write down any questions that come up so we can discuss them in class. When you're finished, click here to take a quiz via google forms. There is also a list of tone words found below the presentation (you will need to refer to it to answer the last quiz question).