The Use of Tone

Joshua Steele

October 20, 2012

English 115

Professor Macklin

The Use of Tone in "Modern Technology Is Changing The Way Our Brains Work"

  In Susan Greenfield's article, "Modern Technology Is Changing The Way Our Brains Work," the author frequently uses phrases such as "crisis," "threat," and "Orwellian," which shows that Greenfield is quite passionate about the topics of her article and is determined to get her point across. However, her tone could have the opposite effect on readers who disagree with her, since they would become defensive and view her as an angry person. 

Works Cited

1. "Modern Technology Is Changing The Way Our Brains Work." Science and Society, 2008. Web. October 18, 2012.