Definition of Tone: Tone is the attitude of a writer/artist toward a subject. Tone is generally conveyed through the choice of words, or the viewpoint. Written and visual pieces have a central theme or subject matter. The manner in which a writer approaches this theme and subject is the tone. The tone can be formal, informal, serious, comic, sarcastic, sad, or cheerful, or it may be any other existing attitude. Read about Stance (tone) on p. 66 in Norton Field Guide to Writing For this discussion, complete one main post (250 words) and two peer responses (150 words). For full participation credit, posts must occur on three or more days during the active week. First post should occur on or before Wednesday. See rubric for full assessment of discussion posts. Post #1 Defining tone by analyzing details. For your initial post, respond to all questions on written text and on visual texts (3 + 3 =6) Read both selections: Us and Them, David Sedaris, pp 883 - 889 Who is Malala? Malala Yousafzai, pp 900 - 905 For the Written Text answer the following questions: What is author’s purpose in each piece? Describe the tone of each story.  Share a section of each that illustrates the tone and mood. Compare and contrast the two pieces.  What elements are similar?  What elements are different? Which is more effective in reaching the author’s purpose? Visual Text: Compare and contrast the following portraits. You can identify them as Left, Middle, Right. Describe each one by using sensory details, the tone or mood the portraits present.   Imagine who one of these men are and write a brief (two sentences) biograph For Your Peer Responses: Respond to two of your peers' posts by commenting on your peer’s thesis and significant detail. Encouragement is welcome but try to do more than simply agree with their choice, ask a question, offer suggestions,  share an example, or comment on the thesis or message. Minimum 150 words

 Identify a company of choice that will seek an expansion opportunity to an oversee area of choice. Be sure to identify the country and mode of entry. In addition, provide an introduction and overview of the selected company along with an initial analysis of the growth opportunity.Write a 1000 word, APA style paper where you complete the requirements for Part 1 of the Project Proposal. Part 1 must include the following:Introduction:Provide an introduction and overview of the selected company along with an initial analysis of the growth opportunity.Identify the following:Country of choiceMode of entryIn your paper include a title sheet and 2-3 references.  Only one reference may be found on the internet.  The other references must be found in the Grantham University online library.  Only the body of the paper will count toward the word requirement.