Purpose and Tone

"Pain is a natural aspect of the human body that alerts us when something is amiss."

What is the purpose of this sentence?

• To explain the natural function of pain in the human body.
• To discuss the impact of pain on mental health
• To promote a new pain relief medication
• To describe the history of pain management

“Yes, I have put on some weight. I weighed only seven pounds when I was born.”

What is the purpose of these sentences?

• To boast about the speaker's birth weight
• To express concern about the speaker's health
• To humorously explain the speaker's weight gain by comparing it to their birth weight.
• To provide a scientific explanation of weight gain

The death penalty should be abolished as it is cruel and inhuman.

What is the purpose of the above senteces?

• To promote the use of the death penalty
• To discuss the history of the death penalty
• To provide statistics about the death penalty
• To persuade readers to agree with the author’s viewpoint on a topic

Life is not fair but it doesn't mean that you have to do bad things or cheat on everything or everyone.

What is the purpose of the above sentences?

• To justify dishonesty in the face of unfairness
• To persuade readers to believe in integrity and honesty despite life's unfairness.

• To encourage people to cheat and do bad things
• To promote the idea that life's unfairness justifies unethical behavior

Hypertension (high blood pressure) is when the pressure in your blood vessels is too high (140/90 mmHg or higher). It is common but can be serious if not treated.

What is the purpose of the above sentences?

• To describe the symptoms of hypertension
• To explain the benefits of having high blood pressure
• To provide tips for managing hypertension
• To provide information about Hypertension

"This house does require some repairs, but I’m confident that the landlord will address them shortly."

What is the tone of the above sentences?

• Anxious and worried
• Indifferent and apathetic
• Angry and frustrated
• Optimistic and hopeful

"Oh, fantastic idea! I just love spending hours explaining the same concept over and over again. It's truly the highlight of my day."

What is the tone of the above sentences?

• Excited and enthusiastic
• Sarcastic and ironic
• Serious and sincere
• Bored and indifferent

"I cannot believe we have to endure this absurdity! Why have I come here?"

What is the tone of the above senteces?

• Excited
• Calm
• Amused
• Irritated

"I'm so mad! It's just not fair that we have to deal with this kind of nonsense."

What is the tone of the above sentences?

• Excited and enthusiastic
• Confused and indifferent
• Angry and frustrated
• Happy and content

"I have lived in this apartment for 2 years. It is located near my work office."

What is the tone of the above sentences?

• Sad
• Angry
• Excited
• Neutral