Unpacking The Tone

Worksheet Description

This worksheet guides students through an exploration of literary tone in Jane Austen’s “Sense and Sensibility.” It includes a series of questions aimed at helping students understand and analyze the tone of the novel:

1. Students are asked to define what “tone” means in literature.
2. They will consider how authors express tone in their writing.
3. Students will characterize the tone of “Sense and Sensibility.”
4. They will provide explanations on how Austen achieves this tone in the novel.

By engaging with these questions, students will develop a deeper appreciation for the author’s use of language and style to convey the emotional and thematic aspects of the story. This exercise fosters critical thinking and literary analysis skills, enhancing their understanding of the novel’s tone.