Worksheet on Delivery - Tone
English
GCSE
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A worksheet focusing on the tone used in spoken language, particularly within social issues, designed for GCSE students to explore how tone influences message delivery.
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Worksheet on Delivery - Tone
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Understanding Tone in Social Contexts
In recent debates on climate change, many speakers adopt a tone of urgency and concern, emphasising the immediate need for action. Others may use a tone of frustration or disappointment, highlighting the failures of previous policies. The way speakers deliver their messages significantly influences public perception and response to social issues.
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What is the primary purpose of the tone used by speakers discussing climate change?
[2 marks]2.
Identify one tone that might be used to emphasise urgency in a speech about social issues.
[2 marks]B
Analyzing Techniques for Conveying Tone
‘We cannot afford to ignore these issues any longer,’ she proclaimed, her voice trembling with a mix of desperation and hope. The repetition of ‘we cannot’ serves to emphasise the urgency, while her tone reflects both concern and determination.
1.
Identify one rhetorical device used to emphasise urgency in this extract.
[2 marks]2.
Explain how the tone of the speaker influences the audience’s perception.
[4 marks]C
Creative Writing: Crafting a Speech on Social Issues
Consider the tone you wish to adopt: empathetic, urgent, hopeful, or assertive. Decide on the key message you want to convey. Structure your speech logically, and choose words and phrasing that best reflect your chosen tone.
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Checklist for your speech:
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Reflecting on Tone Choices
Read the following statement made by a social activist and answer the questions.
1.
What tone is used in this statement, and how does it affect the audience’s response?
[2 marks]2.
Suggest one alternative tone that could be used in a similar statement about social issues and explain its effect.
[2 marks]E
Impact of Tone in Public Speeches
Analyse how tone influences the effectiveness of a speech on social issues. Consider the following excerpt.
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Describe how the tone in this speech motivates the audience.
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