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Tone and Author's purpose

Authored by Angelia Cline

English

6th - 8th Grade

CCSS covered

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Tone and Author's purpose
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

10 sec • 1 pt

Authors set a TONE or MOOD in literature by conveying an emotion or emotions through ________.

pictures
height
words
funny faces

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

10 sec • 1 pt

"They plan to kill General Washington." He closed the book, set it on the floor, and leaned forward, his elbows on his knees. "Tell me all" (103).

What is the tone of the dialogue?

informal

joyous

serious

optimistic

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

10 sec • 1 pt

What is the tone of the following text?
"I will not!" she shouted. "I will not be left at the mercy of our enemies while you slink away!" (108).
 

pleased
angry
happy
suspicious

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

The Underground Railroad was a secret organization which helped slaves escape to freedom. Many slaves were able to escape because of the conductors and station masters. The northern states were free states and slaves were free once they arrived in the north. Secret codes and signals were used to identify the conductors and station masters. 

to Inform
to Entertain
to Persuade

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.8.6

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

10 sec • 1 pt

Calligraphy is a form of handwriting . A special pen must be used. Letters are formed using up and down strokes. Old documents are usually written in this form. Diplomas , certificates and other awards are written in calligraphy. It is an interesting form of handwriting. 

to Inform
to Entertain
to Persuade

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

10 sec • 1 pt

Katina and her brother, Jess were playing with the water hose outside one day. Jess was hiding from Katina so she wouldn't squirt him with the water. The back door opened and Katina pointed the water hose toward the door. It was Mom and she was dripping wet! 

to Inform
to Entertain
to Persuade

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.7.6

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

The Slim-O-Matic will cause you to loose pounds and inches from your body in one month. This amazing machine helps you to exercise correctly and provides an easy video to show you the proper way to exercise. Send $75.99 and begin exercising today. 

to Inform
to Entertain
to Persuade

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

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