Author's Message and Tone

Author's Message and Tone

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English

6th - 8th Grade

Hard

CCSS
RI.6.9, RI.7.6, RL.5.4

+19

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the author's message regarding energy-efficient improvements?

Back

The author believes that energy-efficient upgrades are worth the high upfront costs in the long run due to long-term financial rewards and increased home value.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How does the author feel about people who do not recycle single-use plastic water bottles?

Back

The author has a negative feeling about the topic, suggesting that individuals should be responsible and recycle.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the purpose of the Food Group Pyramid according to the author?

Back

The author's purpose is to inform readers about the Food Group Pyramid and its importance in healthy eating.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.8.6

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the author's purpose in promoting 'The Awesome Artists' program?

Back

The author's purpose is to convince readers to enroll in the art program.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the author's tone regarding single-use bottled water?

Back

The author has a neutral feeling about single-use bottled water, presenting factual information without a strong positive or negative bias.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Define 'author's message'.

Back

The author's message is the main idea or point that the author wants to convey to the readers.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.8.6

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does it mean for an author to have a 'negative tone'?

Back

A negative tone indicates that the author expresses disapproval, criticism, or a pessimistic view about a subject.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

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