TONE!

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12th Grade
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the meaning of 'ribald'?
Back
Offensive in speech or gesture.
Tags
CCSS.RL.11-12.6
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Explain the term 'caustic'.
Back
Intense use of sarcasm; stinging, biting.
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
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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
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