Analyzing Diction and Tone

Read the following passage and identify the author's tone: "While some argue that the new policy will benefit the economy, it is clear that the negative impacts on the environment far outweigh any potential gains."

• Optimistic

• Neutral

• Critical

• Indifferent

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Which word in the following sentence best reflects the author's negative attitude towards the subject? "The company's blatant disregard for environmental regulations is appalling."

• Company

• Blatant

• Regulations

• Appalling

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Analyze the diction in the following sentence and determine what it reveals about the author's perspective: "The government's hasty decision to cut funding for education is a shortsighted move that will have long-term repercussions."

• The author is indifferent to the decision.

• The author supports the decision.

• The author believes the decision is poorly thought out.

• The author is neutral about the decision.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

Compare the tone in the following two sentences and determine which one is more critical: 1. "The new policy is a step in the right direction, but it needs further refinement." 2. "The new policy is a disaster and will lead to numerous problems."

• Sentence 1 is more critical.

• Sentence 2 is more critical.

• Both sentences are equally critical.

• Neither sentence is critical.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

Evaluate the author's tone in the following passage and explain how it affects the argument: "The proposal to increase taxes on the wealthy is not only fair but necessary to address the growing income inequality in our society."

• The tone is neutral and does not affect the argument.

• The tone is supportive and strengthens the argument.

• The tone is indifferent and weakens the argument.

• The tone is critical and undermines the argument.

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DOK Level 4: Extended Thinking

Identify the tone in the following passage and explain how it influences the reader's perception: "The company's decision to lay off hundreds of workers just before the holidays is heartless and shows a complete lack of empathy."

• The tone is sympathetic and makes the reader feel sorry for the workers.

• The tone is indifferent and does not influence the reader's perception.

• The tone is critical and makes the reader view the company negatively.

• The tone is neutral and leaves the reader undecided.

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DOK Level 4: Extended Thinking

Analyze the diction in the following sentence and determine how it contributes to the author's tone: "The politician's empty promises and hollow rhetoric are nothing more than a desperate attempt to win votes."

• The diction is neutral and does not contribute to the tone.

• The diction is positive and creates an optimistic tone.

• The diction is negative and creates a critical tone.

• The diction is indifferent and creates a detached tone.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

Compare the diction in the following two sentences and determine which one has a more negative connotation: 1. "The new policy is flawed and needs significant improvement." 2. "The new policy is a complete failure and must be overhauled immediately."

• Sentence 1 has a more negative connotation.

• Sentence 2 has a more negative connotation.

• Both sentences have equally negative connotations.

• Neither sentence has a negative connotation.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept