Tone

Which BEST describes the author’s tone in this sentence?

In a hospital room there is a bed and a television.

• nostalgic

• pessimistic

• objective

• cheerful

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Which BEST describes the author’s tone in this sentence?

On Wednesday, my best friend is coming to my house to play. We made a list of all the things we will do together. First on the list, is to swim in my pool. I can’t wait!

• nostalgic

• pessimistic

• objective

• cheerful

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CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

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Which BEST describes the author’s tone in this sentence?

Shannon’s dog died on Wednesday. Life stopped suddenly and her heart felt like it broke into pieces. She laid in her bed and cried until she had no tears left. Lately, she sits in the quiet and doesn’t want to be disturbed.

• nostalgic

• depressed

• objective

• pathetic

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Which BEST describes the author’s tone in this sentence?

Even though I am back from vacation, I can still feel the

warmth of the sun on my skin when I close my eyes. I can even hear the waves crash and feel the sand in my toes. However, it only lasts for a few seconds and then I’m brought back to the cold winds of winter.

• nostalgic

• excited

• earnest

• pathetic

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Which BEST describes the author’s tone in this sentence?

“Stop it right now,” Jamille screamed, “or I will smack you in

your face!”

• ironic

• complex

• critical

• angry

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Which BEST describes the author’s tone in this sentence?

When I want to do something, I don’t care what anyone says. I will do what I want to do and when I want to do it.

• serious

• mocking

• ambivalent

• determined

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

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Which BEST describes the author’s tone in this sentence?

If television is poison for the brain, then fill me with endless

hours of poison.

• satirical

• loving

• depressed

• lonely

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

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Which BEST describes the author’s tone in this sentence?

The kid’s jokes were running through my mind even into the

evening; causing me to laugh again.

• amused

• pathetic

• sentimental

• tragic

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

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Which BEST describes the author’s tone in this sentence?

No matter how hard I try, I will never be able to get on the

basketball team.

• optimistic

• pessimistic

• cheeful

• apathetic

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CCSS.RL.5.4

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CCSS.RL.7.4

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Which BEST describes the author’s tone in this sentence?

Those who are overweight should stop eating so much and start exercising. There is no other way to get to the proper size and to fit into society.

• arrogant

• angry

• opjective

• apathetic

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CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4