Tones in persuasive language HW

Identify the writer's tone. "Madam Deputy-President, honoured guests, ladies and gentlemen, I would first like to stress..."

• informal

• reverent

• formal

• optimistic

What's the tone? "Things are looking good..."

• Pessimistic

• Optimistic

• Optimestic

• Pessimestic

Tone? "You should feel ripped off. After all it’s your tax dollars that have paid for this terrible idea."

• Frustrated

• Angry

• Matter-of-fact

• Ripped off

Tone? "I am certain you will agree with me that..."

• colloquial

• confident

• inclusive

• hopeful

Tone? "This is so pathetic, it's hardly worth my while arguing against it."

• pathetic

• pessimistic

• cynical

• contemptuous

Tone? "Come on! We can do this."

• Hopeful

• Encouraging

• Inclusive

• Incouraging

Tone? "I understand it's been tough for you but..."

• Sympathetic

• Enthusiastic

• Mocking

• Tough

Tone? "I have thought about this for many many weeks ..."

• considered

• considerate

• repetitive

• pleading

Tone? "Historically, Aborigines have suffered as a result of racism."

• Assertive

• Pessimistic

• Informative

• Persuasive

Tone? "I am really really hopeful that you will see your way clear to ..."

• Hopeful

• Pessimistic

• Pleading

• Inclusive