Why is tone important in writing?

It sets the emotional atmosphere for the audience.

It determines the length of the writing.

It ensures the writing is grammatically correct.

It gives readers factual information.

A comparison using "like" or "as"

A comparison without using "like" or "as"

Which of the following is an example of a metaphor?

"The stars danced in the night sky."

Which of the following uses hyperbole?

"I waited in line for a thousand years."

"The trees danced in the wind."

"Her smile is a ray of sunshine."

"The river was as calm as glass."

What is the purpose of hyperbole?

To exaggerate for emphasis or humor

What is personification?

Giving human traits to non-human things

Comparing two unlike things using "like" or "as"

What is the difference between a simile and a metaphor?

Similes use "like" or "as," while metaphors do not.

Metaphors are longer than similes.

Similes always describe people, but metaphors do not.

What is the effect of figurative language in writing?

To make the text more engaging and vivid

To provide definitions for complex words

What is alliteration?

The repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words

The repetition of vowel sounds within words

The repetition of sounds at the end of words

What is onomatopoeia?

The repetition of consonants in a sentence

A word that rhymes with another

Which sentence uses onomatopoeia?

"The bees buzzed around the garden."

"Sally sells seashells by the seashore."

"The sunset slowly in the west."

"Her voice was as sweet as honey."

What is rhyme scheme?

A pattern of rhyming words in a poem

The repetition of initial sounds in words

Why do poets use sound devices?

To create rhythm, mood, and musicality

What is the purpose of alliteration in poetry?

To draw attention to a phrase or idea

Which of the following phrases is an example of a simile?

"She is as bright as a button."

"The wind howled through the night."

Which of the following best describes the term 'tone' in literature?

The author's attitude toward the subject or audience

The sequence of events in a story

What is the primary purpose of using figurative language in poetry?

To convey emotions and create imagery

Which of the following is an example of hyperbole?

"I have a million things to do today."

"The sun is a bright ball in the sky."

"The leaves danced in the breeze."

What effect does alliteration have in poetry?

It creates a musical quality and emphasizes certain phrases

It provides a clear meaning to the text

It helps in defining the characters

Figurative Language, Poetic Structures, Word Choice and Tone

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English

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6th Grade

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CCSS

L.4.5, RL.7.4, RI.6.4

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What is denotation?

A word’s dictionary meaning

The emotional meaning of a word

A word's sound when spoken

The opposite of a word’s connotation

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What is connotation?

The dictionary meaning of a word

The emotional or cultural associations of a word

A word’s spelling

A word's part of speech

Tags

CCSS.L.6.5C

CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which word has a positive connotation?

Pushy

Assertive

Stubborn

Aggressive

Tags

CCSS.L.6.5C

CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

In the sentence, "Alec schemed to get the best assignment," what is the tone created by "schemed"?

Positive

Negative

Neutral

Playful

Tags

CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which pair of words demonstrates a difference in connotation?

Happy and cheerful

Cheap and inexpensive

Big and large

Thin and slender

Tags

CCSS.L.6.5C

CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What tone is created by the word "stubborn" in this sentence: "Jali said didn’t understand why her sister was being so stubborn"?

Positive

Neutral

Negative

Playful

Tags

CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which word is likely to have a neutral connotation?

Luxurious

Carefree

Unbiased

Pushy

Tags

CCSS.L.6.5C

CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

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Figurative Language, Poetic Structures, Word Choice and Tone

30 questions

What is denotation?

What is connotation?

Which word has a positive connotation?

In the sentence, "Alec schemed to get the best assignment," what is the tone created by "schemed"?

Which pair of words demonstrates a difference in connotation?

What tone is created by the word "stubborn" in this sentence: "Jali said didn’t understand why her sister was being so stubborn"?

Which word is likely to have a neutral connotation?

Why is tone important in writing?

What is a simile?

Which of the following is an example of a metaphor?

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