Answer to Question #120383 in English for Nontobeko

Question

Define the following terms: register, tone,theme,setting and context. Provide examples to support your answer

Answer 1

Register: Defines the way the speaker uses the language. For instance, the use of a formal register such as 'it is an honor to meet you'.

Tone: Expresses the writer’s attitude towards the subject of the piece, the audience, and self. For instance, 'You are a big help' is a complement that adds rigor to he story.

Theme: Refers to the moral of the story. For instance, women and education.

Setting: Defines the time and environment of the story. For instance, the environmental manifestation of a village in early 19th century.

Context: Outlines factors forming the background of the event for instance the scramble and petition of Africa in discussing colonization.