TONE!

Front

What does 'pessimistic' mean?

Back

Seeing the worst side of things; no hope.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Front

Define 'mocking'.

Back

Treating with contempt or ridicule.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Front

What is the meaning of 'ribald'?

Back

Offensive in speech or gesture.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

Front

What does 'jovial' refer to?

Back

Happy.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Front

Explain the term 'caustic'.

Back

Intense use of sarcasm; stinging, biting.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Front

What is the tone of a text?

Back

The author's attitude toward the subject or audience.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Front

How can tone affect the interpretation of a text?

Back

Tone can influence the reader's emotional response and understanding of the message.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Front

What are some examples of positive tones?

Back

Joyful, optimistic, enthusiastic.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Front

What are some examples of negative tones?

Back

Pessimistic, sarcastic, critical.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Front

How can one identify the tone of a piece of writing?

Back

By analyzing word choice, sentence structure, and the overall mood conveyed.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4