TONE

Which tone is represented in the following passage?
"Wow! With a top speed of one hundred fifty miles per hour, that car can almost fly!"

• Annoying
• Excited
• Calm
• Scary

Tags

CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B

What word would you use to describe the tone of this passage?

• Humorous
• Persuasive
• Anxious
• Cheerful

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Dear Alex, 
     Don't forget that our science project is due tomorrw.  I will revise and edit the report.  You will finish doing the poster.  Make sure to use neat handwriting.  I want a good grade, don't be a slacker.
-Brecken
Which word best describes the tone of this note?

• bossy
• friendly
• helpful
• confused

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Dear Mom,
     Please come pick me up as soon as possible.  I hate it here at summer camp.  If you let me come home, I will keep my room clean for a year.  I will even clean the bathrooms.  PLEASE COME SOON!!
-Jeremy
Which word best describes the tone of this note?

• hostile
• desperate
• somber
• suspicious

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Dear Jordan,

I was thinking of you the other day. I remembered the time that we were paddleboating in the lake, and you fell out when you tried to "pet" a fish! I told the story to my family during dinner, and we all had a good laugh!

-Dan

Which word best describes the tone of this note?

• loving

• annoyed

• funny

• hopeful

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Dear Paul,
     I know that I told you that I would go bungee jumping with you next week when I see you.  However, I changed my mind,  I'm not brave enough to jump off of the platform.  I keep having nightmares about my harness failing.
-Barry
Which word best describes the tone of this note?

• sarcastic
• confused
• pathetic
• frightened

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Dear Karen,
I wanted to tell you the great news!  The doctors think that they were successful at removing all of the cancer cells.  I have to return for tests once a year, but I believe that the cancer is gone from my body!
-Amy
Which word best describes the tone of this note?

• optimistic
• pessimistic
• fearful
• expectant

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Dear Dad, 
     Congratulations on completing your first marathon!  I know that you have had this goal for a long time now, and you worked really hard to achieve your goal.  You have shown me that if I work hard, I can achieve my goals, too!
-Kaleb

• happy
• somber
• compassionate
• proud

Tags

CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B

Dear Sara, 
     Do you remember when I taught you how to play tennis last summer?  I spent many hours with you on the court.  It hurts my feelings that you haven't asked me to play tennis in the last six months.  When I pass the tennis courts now, I often see you playing with Carmen.
-Chelsea
Which word best describes the tone of this note?

• nervous
• bitter
• friendly
• unconcerned

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4