Tone!

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Which word best describes the tone of the passage? “I shall throw you on a black ship and send you to the mainland, To King Echetos, destroyer of all mortal men, Who will cut off your nostrils with a sharp bronze sword; Homer, The Odyssey Options: Proud, Threatening, Amused, Comical

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Threatening

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Tone

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The attitude the author has towards the subject he is writing about.

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"I will not!" she shouted. "I will not be left at the mercy of our enemies while you run away and hide, you coward!" What is the tone? Options: Suspicious, Delighted, Angry, Pleased

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Angry

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What is the tone of the passage about Rebecca's terrier dressed in a knitted blue winter outfit?

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Humorous

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What is the tone of the dialogue? "We have some important news for you Mr. President. We have discovered a terrorist plot against the United States" said the CIA agent. The President closed the book, set it on the desk, and leaned forward, his eyes fixed straight ahead. "Tell me everything you know." Options: Informal, Happy, Serious, Optimistic

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Serious

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What word would you use to describe the tone of this passage? No sooner had she said it than there he was, "Mister Irresistible" himself. Throwing big, cheesy winks at everyone in the room, walking with a swagger like a cartoon baseball player. He slithered his way over to their side of the room. Options: Enthusiastic, Mocking, Serious, Sorrowful

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Mocking

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What is the tone of the statement: "Wow! With a top speed of one hundred fifty miles per hour, that car can almost fly!" Options: Annoying, Excited, Calm, Scary

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Excited

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"The sun was bright and the sky was clear. Joan jogged down the path with Rex at her side and smiled about last night's victory." What's the tone?

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Cheerful

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What is the tone in the statement: “The principal just called to say that our son was in a fight. I can’t believe he would do that.”? Options: Concerned, Proud, Embarrassed, Mocking.

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Concerned