Tone Practice

Front

What is the tone of the statement: "This place does need some repairs, but I’m sure the landlord will be making improvements sometime soon."?

Back

optimistic

Front

“The moment the words were out of my mouth, I wished I could take them back. I didn't mean to hurt Keith's feelings. He is such a nice person, and he certainly doesn't deserve to be treated so poorly. I guess the stress from my job has been more than I can handle.”

Back

Regretful

Front

How do words like playful, whimsical, & joyful affect the tone of a story?

Back

Creates a fun and lighthearted tone

Front

A vaccine is a preparation of killed or weakened germs that is injected under the skin and causes the blood to produce antibodies against the disease. Effective vaccines, for instance, have been developed for small pox, rabies, and polio.

Back

objective

Front

How do words like grim, sorrow, & melancholy affect the tone of a story?

Back

Creates a depressing and gloomy tone

Front

What is the tone of the statement: "I know it’s been hard. And I appreciate all you are going through right now. If you will just put the receipts on the counter, I will take care of the paperwork for you.”

Back

sympathetic

Front

“When are you going to take the garbage out? Sometime this year, maybe?”

Back

sarcastic

Front

"Hey, lay off, you don’t have to nag me. I was going to do it anyway!"

Back

irritated

Front

"If only there were some decent jobs out there, I wouldn’t be reduced to living in this miserable dump."

Back

bitter