4.1.1 ; 4.2.1; 4.2.2 & 4.3.2; Tones in Statements

4.1.1 Read the following statements and choose one answer from the alternatives that match your feelings or emotions. Then, explain, why you think so. Finally, share your response with the class.

1. Why did the math book look sad? Because it had too many problem! Do the sentences make you sad, happy, excited or humorous? Why do you think so?
2. Earth is mainly covered by water. About 70% of the planet’s surface is ocean. Do the statements make you sad, happy, curious, and humorous or give you information? Why do you think so?
3. The capital of Greece is Athens, and it is known for its rich history and cultural heritage. Do these statements give you any information or make you curious, smile or happy? Why do you think so?

Answer:

1. The sentences make me sad. I think so because they convey a feeling of gloom caused by the difficulty of mathematical problems.
2. The statements give me information. I think so since they are neutral and do not convey any particular feelings or emotions. They are rather providing some basic information.
3. These statements make me curious. I think so because the feeling/ sense they offer make me eager to know more about Greece.

4.2.1 Now read the following statements in column 1 and in pairs/ groups, match them with their tones (how you feel when reading the sentences) in column 2. Later, check your answers with the pair/ group next to you.

Column 1	Column 2
a. The fluffy white clouds floated in the bright blue sky.	1. Curious
b. Every mistake is an opportunity to learn and grow.	2. Reflective
c. I wonder why some plants have different coloured flowers.	3. Persuasive
d. Joining a club or extracurricular activity can help you develop new skills and make friends.	4. Descriptive
e. When I think about my favourite hobby, it brings me joy and helps me relax.	5. Inspirational

Answer:

Column 1	Column 2
a. The fluffy white clouds floated in the bright blue sky.	4. Descriptive
b. Every mistake is an opportunity to learn and grow.	5. Inspirational
c. I wonder why some plants have different coloured flowers.	1. Curious
d. Joining a club or extracurricular activity can help you develop new skills and make friends.	3. Persuasive
e. When I think about my favourite hobby, it brings me joy and helps me relax.	2. Reflective

 

4.2.2 Now, look at the matching activity 4.2.1 and discuss the following questions in pairs/ groups. Later, share your answer with the class.

1. Every statement has its own tone. Do you agree? If yes, why?
2. Do you think authors convey their own moods or feelings through their writings? Explain your answer with an example.
3. While doing the activity, how do you identify the writer’s mood or feelings in the statements?
4. Have you ever experienced the tone of the writer while reading any text/ literary work? If yes, describe with an example how you know the writer’s tone.

Answer:

1. Yes, I agree. Every statement has a tone, whether it is written down or spoken. Tone refers to the attitude or emotion conveyed by the author or speaker. It is vital to the way the message is received.

হ্যা আমি রাজি. প্রতিটি বক্তব্যের একটি সুর থাকে, তা লিখিত হোক বা বলা হোক। টোন লেখক বা বক্তা দ্বারা অভিহিত মনোভাব বা আবেগ বোঝায়। বার্তাটি যেভাবে গৃহীত হয় তার জন্য এটি গুরুত্বপূর্ণ।

Tones vary from statement to statement. Like:

Formal Tone: “I regret to inform you that your application has been unsuccessful.”

Informal Tone: “Hey, what’s up?”

Optimistic Tone: “Despite the challenges, we believe there are exciting opportunities ahead.”

Pessimistic Tone: “Given the current situation, it’s unlikely that things will improve.”

Confident Tone: “We are confident that our approach will lead to success.”

Doubtful Tone: “I’m not sure if this plan will work, but we can give it a try.”

Sympathetic Tone: “I understand how difficult this must be for you, and I’m here to support you.”

Authoritative Tone: “This is the correct procedure, and it must be followed precisely.”

টোন বিবৃতি থেকে বিবৃতি পরিবর্তিত হয়. যেমন:

আনুষ্ঠানিক টোন: “আমি আপনাকে জানাতে দুঃখিত যে আপনার আবেদন ব্যর্থ হয়েছে।”

অনানুষ্ঠানিক টোন: “আরে, কি খবর?”

আশাবাদী স্বর: “প্রতিদ্বন্দ্বিতা সত্ত্বেও, আমরা বিশ্বাস করি সামনে উত্তেজনাপূর্ণ সুযোগ রয়েছে।”

হতাশাবাদী টোন: “বর্তমান পরিস্থিতির পরিপ্রেক্ষিতে, পরিস্থিতির উন্নতি হওয়ার সম্ভাবনা কম।”

আত্মবিশ্বাসী টোন: “আমরা আত্মবিশ্বাসী যে আমাদের পদ্ধতি সাফল্যের দিকে নিয়ে যাবে।”

সন্দেহজনক টোন: “এই পরিকল্পনাটি কাজ করবে কিনা আমি নিশ্চিত নই, তবে আমরা এটি চেষ্টা করে দেখতে পারি।”

সহানুভূতিশীল টোন: “আমি বুঝতে পারি এটি আপনার জন্য কতটা কঠিন হতে হবে এবং আমি আপনাকে সমর্থন করতে এখানে আছি।”

প্রামাণিক টোন: “এটি সঠিক পদ্ধতি, এবং এটি অবশ্যই যথাযথভাবে অনুসরণ করা উচিত।”

2. Yes, writers frequently use their writing to express their own emotions or moods. The author’s emotional state may be conveyed through word choice, writing style, and general tone. For instance, an author’s use of vibrant and joyful language may convey a cheerful attitude, while a tone that is pensive or sorrowful may convey a depressing state of mind.

হ্যাঁ, লেখকরা প্রায়শই তাদের নিজস্ব আবেগ বা মেজাজ প্রকাশ করতে তাদের লেখা ব্যবহার করেন। লেখকের মানসিক অবস্থা শব্দ চয়ন, লেখার শৈলী এবং সাধারণ সুরের মাধ্যমে প্রকাশ করা যেতে পারে। উদাহরণস্বরূপ, একজন লেখকের প্রাণবন্ত এবং আনন্দদায়ক ভাষার ব্যবহার একটি প্রফুল্ল মনোভাব প্রকাশ করতে পারে, যখন উদ্বেগজনক বা দুঃখজনক একটি স্বর মনের একটি হতাশাজনক অবস্থা প্রকাশ করতে পারে।

3. The choice of the words and overall tone of each statement in the given activity are crucial in determining the writer’s mood or feelings. For example, the phrases “bright blue sky” and ‘fluffy white clouds’ in the statement (a) create a descriptive atmosphere. The phrase “opportunity to learn and grow’ in statement (b) conveys an inspirational and positive mood.

প্রদত্ত ক্রিয়াকলাপে প্রতিটি বক্তব্যের শব্দ এবং সামগ্রিক স্বর নির্বাচন লেখকের মেজাজ বা অনুভূতি নির্ধারণে গুরুত্বপূর্ণ। উদাহরণস্বরূপ, বিবৃতিতে “উজ্জ্বল নীল আকাশ” এবং ‘ফুলে সাদা মেঘ’ বাক্যাংশগুলি একটি বর্ণনামূলক পরিবেশ তৈরি করে। বিবৃতিতে “শেখার এবং বৃদ্ধি পাওয়ার সুযোগ” বাক্যাংশটি একটি অনুপ্রেরণামূলক এবং ইতিবাচক মেজাজ প্রকাশ করে।

4. Yes, I have experienced the tone of the writer while reading literary works. A literary work may have an unfavourable tone if the author uses harsh or critical language to describe a character or circumstance. However, if the writer uses warm and loving language, it might suggest a positive and more supportive tone. Understanding the context and paying attention to the language can aid to find the writer’s tone.

হ্যাঁ, আমি সাহিত্যকর্ম পড়তে গিয়ে লেখকের সুর অনুভব করেছি। যদি লেখক একটি চরিত্র বা পরিস্থিতি বর্ণনা করতে কঠোর বা সমালোচনামূলক ভাষা ব্যবহার করেন তবে একটি সাহিত্যকর্মের প্রতিকূল সুর থাকতে পারে। যাইহোক, যদি লেখক উষ্ণ এবং প্রেমময় ভাষা ব্যবহার করেন তবে এটি একটি ইতিবাচক এবং আরও সহায়ক সুরের পরামর্শ দিতে পারে। প্রসঙ্গটি বোঝা এবং ভাষার দিকে মনোযোগ দেওয়া লেখকের স্বর খুঁজে পেতে সহায়তা করতে পারে।

4.3.2 Read the given sentences in the left column and the respective tones in the middle column. Now in pairs/ groups, discuss and write in the next column how the statement gives the exact tones stated in the mid-column. One is done for you.

Sentences	Tones	How the statement gives the exact tone
a. Joining a club or extracurricular activities can help you develop new skills and make friends.	Persuasive	Here, the writer inspires the reader to join a club or extracurricular activities, and it explains the benefits of joining a club or extracurricular activities.
b. Please ensure that your assignments are submitted on time.	Formal	The statement’s tone is formal as it uses polite language “please ensure”. It stresses a professional expectation for timely submission of assignments.
c. Guess What? I got an A+ in SSC!	Informal	The tone is informal as the statement starts with an informal expression (Guess what?). It exchanges personal information setting a relaxed and conversational manner. Exclamation points and abbreviation like “A+” add to the informal tone.
d. I will never forget the day I went on a thrilling roller coaster ride at the amusement park.	Narrative	This statement has a narrative tone since it describes a particular event in a story telling manner while recounting a personal experience.
e. When I think about my favourite hobby, it brings me joy6 and helps me relax.	Reflective	The statement’s tone is reflective, as the statement involves a reflection of the favourite hobby on emotions and well-being.
f. On my birthday, the heartwarming surprise from my friends made me feel grateful and loved.	Emotional	The tone is emotional as the speaker expresses strong feelings of gratitude and love in response to a touching birthday surprise from his friends.

 

Sentences	Tones	How the statement gives the exact tone
g. Should students be allowed to have cell phones in school? There are strong arguments both for and against this issue.	Controversial	The tone is controversial, as the statement presents a topic that elicits opposing viewpoints and acknowledges the presence of strong arguments on both sides of the issue.
h. I don’t think the weather will clear up for our outdoor field trip/ study tour. It’s been raining all week.	Pessimistic	The statement’s tone is pessimistic since it expresses a negative expectation regarding the weather for an upcoming outdoor field trip. It points to the persistent rain as a cause for concern.
i. I won’t tolerate anyone disrespecting me or my friends. Go away!	Aggressive	The statement’s tone is aggressive because it takes a firm stance against disrespectful behaviour and ends with an order for someone to leave aggressively.
j. How does the Internet work? I’m really curious about the technology behind it.	Curious	The statement conveys a strong desire to understand the technology underlying the Internet.