Tone Practice

"The storm roared and the heavens unleashed their fury. I stood alone, a solitary figure in the middle of nature’s anger, feeling the full force of the storm’s relentless rage. As the wind howled and the rain assaulted me, I could not help but reflect on the insignificance of human action in the face of such raw, untamed power."

• Meditative (thinking deeply on something)
  

• Defiant (stubborn/resistant/rebellious)
  

• Joyful

• Indifferent (not caring about something)

  
  

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

   "In the quiet town where nothing ever happened, the discovery of a single lost letter sent waves of panic through the community. The letter, marked with an official seal, was treated as though it were a frightful omen of an upcoming horror, revealing an underlying fear that the townsfolk could not quite explain."

•  Shocking

  
  

•  Depressing

• Tense

•  Disbelieving

  
  

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

She walked into the room with an air of quiet dignity, her presence commanding a respect needing no words. Each movement was deliberate and purposeful, as if carefully considered. The silence that followed her entrance was not merely an absence of sound but a clear acknowledgment of her undeniable grace."

•  Austere (stern and unfriendly)
  

• Disdainful (arrogant and disrespectful)
  

• Casual (informal/without sophistication)

  
  

• Admirative
  

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

"The city lay in ruins, evidence of the powerlessness of humanity. Streets that once thrived with activity and business now stood deserted, buildings that had soared with pride now lay in rubble. The silence was heavy, full with the weight of regret and the sorrow of dreams unachieved."

• Anxious

  
  

• Apologetic

  
  

• Matter of fact

  
  

•  Desolate (devastated and deserted)

  
  

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

The professor's lecture, filled with complex theories and extremely specific details, was given in a way that suggested impatience. He spoke as though his audience should already be familiar with the complicated aspect of his arguments, and his sighs of exasperation only served to highlight his aggravation with what he perceived as an audience who lacked the proper knowledge to understand.

• Frustrated

  
  

• Dismissive (disrespectful and rude)
  

• Enthusiastic
  

• Pompous (arrogant)

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Her diary was a safe place where she wrote about the small and big events of her daily life. In it, she poured out her soul, capturing moments of sorrow and joy with an unfiltered honesty. Each entry showed the deeply personal complexities of her inner world.``

• Sentimental (strongly influenced by emotions)

• Detached (unemotional)

•  Cynical (distrustful)

• Enigmatic (unable to be understood)

  
  

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

The once vibrant garden had given way to neglect, its once-lush greenery now withered and in short supply. What had been a source of pride and beauty now reflected a sense of decay and abandonment, the garden's sad state a reflection of the owner's decreasing enthusiasm and care."

•  Nostalgic (looking back on the past)
  

• Concerned
  

• Regretful

  
  

• Outraged (extremely angry)

  
  

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

"The lecture hall was filled with a palpable sense of boredom, the air thick with disinterest. The continuous  monotonous low humming sound of the professor’s voice was met with stifled yawns and secretive glances at the clock."

• Relaxed

  
  

•  Dull
  

•  Energetic

  
  

•  accusing (blaming someone or something)
  

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

"As he looked at the carefully organized shelves, he couldn’t help but smile. Each book was in its designated place, every label perfectly aligned. The room had a feeling of precision and care, reflecting his satisfaction with the order he had created"

•  Arrogant
  

• Contented (happy and at peace)
  

•  Appreciative

  
  

• Calm

  
  

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

"She spoke with a level of authority that tolerated no argument, her voice carrying a weight that commanded immediate respect. There was an unmistakable firmness in her words, as though she were explaining truths that could not be questioned."

• Nostalgic (thinking back on the past)

  
  

• Condemnatory (expressing strong disapproval)

  
  

•  Hesitant (scared or resistant to act)
  

•  Confident
  

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4