Tone #1 :
Sarcastic
Ex:
"He breaks into song as he fastidiously ties the four-in-hand knot in his bright green tie to get the perfect dimple." (Dowd, 1)
- This is an example of sarcasm because John Boehner is not known to be the most smiling man at times, so for him to be breaking in to song and smiling it may be slightly over-exaggerated.
Tone #2 :
Playful
Ex:
"Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Dah, Zip-A-Dee-A, my, oh my, it’s almost my last day,” he belts. “Plenty of golf and sunshine heading my way."
- She includes this portion that is actually Boehner's words to showcase humor on a not so funny topic (his former job).
"Boehner chuckles as he heads out to meet his security detail and the black S.U.V.s that won’t be at his disposal after October 30. “You’re the only part of the job I’m going to miss."
- This is another note of playfulness that she includes to advance her ultimate opinion in Boehner's choice to leave the House.
Tone #3:
Annoyed
Ex :
"Stop hyperventilating, man. Haven’t those mixed martial arts you practice manned you up? As your Mr. Miyagi, here’s my advice: Try yoga. It’s done wonders for unclenching me."
- Boehner was clearly annoyed having to fix yet another situation before he leaves the job for good. So it looks like it was a long few days to October 30th for him. The last line of the example could also be considered sarcasm, due to the intent behind what Boehner really meant.
Sarcastic
Ex:
"He breaks into song as he fastidiously ties the four-in-hand knot in his bright green tie to get the perfect dimple." (Dowd, 1)
- This is an example of sarcasm because John Boehner is not known to be the most smiling man at times, so for him to be breaking in to song and smiling it may be slightly over-exaggerated.
Tone #2 :
Playful
Ex:
"Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Dah, Zip-A-Dee-A, my, oh my, it’s almost my last day,” he belts. “Plenty of golf and sunshine heading my way."
- She includes this portion that is actually Boehner's words to showcase humor on a not so funny topic (his former job).
"Boehner chuckles as he heads out to meet his security detail and the black S.U.V.s that won’t be at his disposal after October 30. “You’re the only part of the job I’m going to miss."
- This is another note of playfulness that she includes to advance her ultimate opinion in Boehner's choice to leave the House.
Tone #3:
Annoyed
Ex :
"Stop hyperventilating, man. Haven’t those mixed martial arts you practice manned you up? As your Mr. Miyagi, here’s my advice: Try yoga. It’s done wonders for unclenching me."
- Boehner was clearly annoyed having to fix yet another situation before he leaves the job for good. So it looks like it was a long few days to October 30th for him. The last line of the example could also be considered sarcasm, due to the intent behind what Boehner really meant.