AP Tone Quiz

Which of the following best explains the author’s use of the qualifier “as much as I can share” in the first sentence of the first passage?

• He is criticizing the media for being untrustworthy with privileged information.

• He indicates a level of respect for privacy

• By acknowledging the existence of unspoken information, he reveals his implied claim

• The author has credible evidence of misdeeds from the media.

• The author does not want to make implications about his audience 

The vague pronouns in the construction of ``But I hope that helps you understand what it had come to” suggest that the author holds which of the following beliefs?

• The media was not aware of their impact on the family

• The audience has an existing understanding of the struggles he is discussing

• His family’s struggles are directly related to the actions of those in the audience

• The experience was too painful to revisit explicitly

• The author’s personal experiences are unknown to present-day audience members.

The author uses the phrase “collective support” (paragraph 4) in order to

• define a call to action for improvement of the problems he describes

•  express sympathy for those who do not have support systems

• contrast his expectations for the media with his lived reality

• acknowledge a criticism of the choice he is describing in his speech

•  highlight the importance of the role of the media in present culture

The author’s shift in tone between the second and third paragraphs marks a transition between

• offering practical advice and advocating broader principles

• exemplifying hope and demonstrating fear

• identifying problems and proposing solutions

• presenting a personal experience and justifying a present decision

• arguing from personal experience and incorporating the insights of others

The author uses a(n) ___________tone in order to ____________________

• Critical; To encourage the media to reflect on their harmful actions

• belligerent; To reveal the disheartening realities of life as a Royal

• Ardent: To propose a new method of media/public leader relationships

• Thankful: To convince others of the valuable role of the Royal family

• Conciliatory: To explain his course of action and honor those who supported him