Word Choice & Tone

The biggest challenge for patrol horses is staying sane when faced with distractions and disturbances
Sane is not the best word choice in the previous sentence. Which of the following would be a more effective word to use in this sentence?

• calm
• friendly
• reasonable
• open

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

What moods do the words convey:
Warm
Romantic
Delicate

• calm
• sad
• worried
• loving

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

It was the first football game for the Gators.  The coach asked if everyone was ready.  The players jumped and replied, "Yes!" 
In what tone did the Gators's reply?

• Calm
• Serious
• Happy
• Enthusiastic

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

The Blue Jay is jumping on the tree singing and dancing happily.
What is the blue jay's tone while singing?

• Joyful
• Dreamy
• Confused
• sweet

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CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B

What is the tone of this image? 

• elated
• appreciative
• accusing
• conceited

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Choose the "most kind" word to go into the blank in the sentence below.

We were all sorry to hear that you had gotten ____from your job at the plant.

(Do remember to be kind. It's hard to lose your job.)

• let go

• fired

• canned

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.5A

The ad described the house as small and cozy. But when the Davenports pulled into the driveway, they were disappointed at the ______ which stood before them.

• residence

• shack

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

Which of the following is an example of Tone?

• persuade
• inform
• entertain
• enthusiastic

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

"We have some important news for you, Mr. President. We have discovered a terrorist plan against the United States." The President leaned forward, his eyes fixed straight ahead.  "Tell me everything you know." 
What is the tone of the passage?

• Informal
• Happy
• Serious
• Optimistic

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

"It's terrible to watch a friend make choices that you fear will cause her pain."

• hopeless
• idealistic
• irritated
• nervous

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4