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66 Assessment Guide for Educators: RLA Appendix D T one (not to be interchanged with meaning, voice): the author’s attitude toward the subject and/or audience (e.g., informal, playful, serious, condescending, etc.) T opic (not to be interchanged with idea, theme, main idea, summary): the subject of a discussion or work (typically more concrete than a theme (e.g., sedimentary rocks (topic) vs. rebirth (theme))) in an informational text T ransitional Language/signal words: words or phrases that are used to connect ideas, show a relationship, make comparisons or contrasts, add information, present a sequence, show a cause and effect, or provide an example Voice (not to be interchanged with meaning, tone): a combination of an author’s syntax, diction, style and perspective that is unique to that particular author