ET 10/30 Make Up

What is the tone of the passage below?

We have come together this afternoon to mourn the deaths of sixteen miners—our friends and neighbors—who were trapped by fire yesterday, deep below the earth. They lived bravely and they died too soon, leaving behind grieving wives and bewildered children. We bid them a final farewell.

• forgiving

• sorrowful

• angry

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What does tone do for a story?

• It emphasizes the reader's feelings towards the topic/subject of a story.

• It emphasizes the author's feelings towards the topic/ subject of a story.

• It does nothing

• It emphasizes the theme of a story.

Tags

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 the passage below?

Each year in the middle of February, when slush is underfoot and the sky is a depressing gray, I begin dreaming of warm beaches, tropical fruits and sunsets. If only I could save enough for a winter vacation! Maybe next year I’ll win the lottery. Meanwhile, I’ll read travel brochures and sigh.

• Unsure

• Joyous

• Longing

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What is tone?

• How the author feels about the topic/subject of the story

• How the reader feels based off of the author's tone

Tags

CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B

How do words like grim, sorrow, & melancholy affect the tone of a story?

• Creates a courageous and inspirational tone

• Creates a formal and no nonsense tone

• Creates a fun and lighthearted tone

• Creates a depressing and gloomy tone

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

How do words like playful, whimsical, & joyful affect the tone of a story?

• Creates a fun and lighthearted tone

• Creates a courageous and inspirational tone

• Creates a formal and no nonsense tone

• Creates a depressing and gloomy tone

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

How do words like reassuring, persevere, & overcome affect the tone of a story?

• Creates a fun and lighthearted tone

• Creates a courageous and inspirational tone

• Creates a formal and no nonsense tone

• Creates a depressing and gloomy tone

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

How do words like respectful, factual, & direct affect the tone of a story?

• Creates a fun and lighthearted tone

• Creates a courageous and inspirational tone

• Creates a formal and no nonsense tone

• Creates a depressing and gloomy tone

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What is the tone of the passage pictured?

• Academic

• Casual

• Sad

• Angry

What is the tone in the paragraph pictured?

• Scholarly

• Jolly

• Disinterested

• Confused