Tone Practice

What is connotation?

• Dictionary definition of a word.

• The cultural and emotional meaning of a word.

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.5B

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What is Denotation?

• The dictionary definition of a word.

• The cultural and emotional meaning of a word.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

What does tone do for a story?

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

• It emphasizes the reader's feeling toward 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

Select ALL that apply: How can we identify tone?

• By looking at the author's diction.

• By looking at the description of the setting.

• By looking at the author's word choice.

• By looking at the plot of the story.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Select ALL the words below that have a positive connotation.

• Easygoing

• Relaxed

• Lazy

• Lackadaisical

• Chill

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.5B

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Select ALL the words that have a negative connotation.

• Interested

• Inquisitive

• nosy

• curious

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.5B

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Select ALL of the words below that have a positive connotation.

• Talkative

• Chatty

• Conversational

• Long-winded

• Gossipy

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.5B

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Select ALL of the words below that have a negative connotation.

• Childish

• Young

• Immature

• Youthful

Tags

CCSS.L.8.5C

CCSS.L.9-10.5B

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

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.

• Longing

• Unsure

• Joyous

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