Language Analysis: Tone practise

‘Oh yes, and this is the same Mr Brown who has such a wonderful record on caring for the environment.‘

What tone has this been written in?

• Mortified

• Sarcastic

• Proud

• Embarrassed

‘At this paper we were saddened to hear of this result.’

What tone has this been written in?

• Remorseful

• Jubilant

• Disappointed

• Sympathetic

‘I was outraged by his view of asylum seekers.’

What tone has this been written in?

• Outraged

• Candid

• Melancholic

• Nostalgic

‘The community is fed up and demands that some changes be made immediately.’

What tone has this been written in?

• Patriotic

• Alarmed

• Sombre

• Impatient

'A vaccine is a preparation of killed or weakened germs that is injected under the skin and causes the blood to produce antibodies against the disease. Effective vaccines, for instance, have been developed for small pox, rabies, and polio.'

What tone has this been written in?

• Objective

• Arrogant

• Regretful

• Logical

'We have come together this afternoon to mourn the deaths of sixteen miners—our friends and neighbours—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.'

What tone has this been written in?

• Forgiving

• Sorrowful

• Angry

• Optimistic

'The team had trained hard, worked hard, and played hard. Now they were earning the attention they deserved. Each player was among the best in the country. These were students who deserved nothing but praise for all of their work.'

What tone has this been written in?

• Proud

• Blunt

• Reassuring

• Romantic

Which of the following tone words could be used as a synonym for 'angry'?

• Pessimistic

• Nostalgic

• Dispirited

• Aggravated

Which of the following tone words could be used as a synonym for 'positive'?

• Questioning

• Jovial

• Eager

• Mortified

Which of the following tone words could be used as a synonym for 'shocked'?

• Candid

• Mortified

• Alarmed

• Amiable