Understanding Tone in Literature

What is the tone of a literary work?

• The writer's attitude toward the subject and characters

• The plot of the story

• The setting of the story

• The length of the story

Which of the following is NOT a factor that contributes to the tone of a literary work?

• Word choice

• Details

• Sentence structure

• Character names

How can the tone of a literary work often be described?

• By a single adjective

• By the number of characters

• By the length of the sentences

• By the setting

Which of the following is an example of a tone described as "matter-of-fact"?

• The bride wore an ivory lace gown.

• The bride looked like a princess in her ivory lace gown!

• The bride danced all night.

• The bride was very happy.

Which of the following is an example of a tone described as "complimentary"?

• The bride wore an ivory lace gown.

• The bride looked like a princess in her ivory lace gown!

• The bride danced all night.

• The bride was very happy.

What should you consider when comparing the tone of two passages?

• Both authors' reasons for writing

• The length of the passages

• The number of characters

• The setting of the passages

What is the tone of a work meant to inform readers about a certain event likely to be?

• Different from the tone of a work meant to entertain readers

• The same as the tone of a work meant to entertain readers

• Irrelevant to the content

• Always formal

What is the tone of "You Are the Electric Boogaloo"?

• Formal

• Playful

• Respectful

• Matter-of-fact

What is the tone of "Just Be Yourself!"?

• Formal

• Playful

• Respectful

• Matter-of-fact

What is the purpose of the directions given in the document?

• To guide students in answering questions about the tone of two passages

• To provide a summary of the passages

• To explain the plot of the passages

• To describe the characters in the passages