Tone

Tone in literature refers to

• the volume at which a piece should be read

• the author's attitude towards the subject or audience

• the main theme of the story

• the feeling created in the reader

Which of the following is NOT typically a way to convey tone?

• word choice

• sentence structure

• page layout

• punctuation

A passage with short, abrupt sentences is likely to create a ___________ tone.

• relaxed

• confused

• urgent

• happy

Which of the following would NOT work as a tone word?

• peace

• blissful

• frantic

• critical

The arrangement of words and phrases in a sentence is called

• connotations

• diction

• syntax

• thoughts

The emotional associations or meanings of words is called

• connotations

• diction

• syntax

• feelings

The author's choice of words is called

• connotations

• diction

• syntax

• writing

"I failed the test, as I knew I would."

• objective

• sarcastic

• pessimistic

• triumphant

"At last, after years of hard work, I got into my preferred college!"

• objective

• sarcastic

• pessimistic

• triumphant

"The data suggests a cause and effect relationship."

• objective

• sarcastic

• pessimistic

• triumphant