How to do this drill
- Mark evaluative verbs and modal strength.
- Note how the writer handles another view.
- Choose a two-part tone label with evidence.
Material
The proposed youth studio is an imaginative use of the vacant room, and the organizers have clearly considered noise. The budget, however, assumes every donated computer will remain usable for three years. A cautious launch with half the stations would preserve the idea while giving the centre real maintenance data. Expanding immediately would be exciting, but it would commit funds before that uncertainty is resolved.
Your tasks
- Describe the writer's tone and position.
- Which phrases prevent the tone from being dismissive?
Check your work
Finish the tasks first, then open the answer to compare.
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Answer
The writer is constructive but cautious, supporting a smaller launch while questioning a maintenance assumption.
How to reach it
- Collect positive evaluation.
- Collect limiting evidence.
- Combine both in the tone label.
Evidence
‘Imaginative,’ ‘clearly considered,’ and ‘preserve the idea’ acknowledge value; ‘however,’ ‘assumes,’ and ‘uncertainty’ limit support for immediate expansion.
Review your attempt
- Does the tone include support and caution?
- Did you avoid labelling the writer opposed?
Take it further
Replace three phrases to make the tone dismissive and explain the effect.
