TONE!

TONE!

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Flashcard

English

12th Grade

Hard

CCSS
RL.11-12.4, L.3.3A, RL.11-12.6

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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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