Understanding Tone in Texts

Understanding Tone in Texts

6th - 8th Grade

10 Qs

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Understanding Tone in Texts

Understanding Tone in Texts

Assessment

Quiz

English

6th - 8th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

CCSS
RL.5.4, RI.6.6, RI.7.6

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Interpret the figurative language in the following sentence: "Her smile was a beacon of hope in the stormy sea of despair."

Her smile was literally a light.

Her smile was a sign of danger.

Her smile provided comfort and optimism.

Her smile was a warning.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Recognize the author's attitude in the following passage: "Despite the challenges, the team persevered with unwavering determination, believing in their cause and each other."

The author is critical of the team's efforts.

The author is indifferent to the team's struggles.

The author admires the team's perseverance.

The author is amused by the team's determination.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.8.6

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Identify the tone in the following sentence: "The little girl skipped down the path, her laughter ringing like bells in the spring air."

Sad

Joyful

Angry

Fearful

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Identify the tone in the following sentence: "The sun set over the horizon, painting the sky with hues of orange and pink, as the day gently whispered goodbye."

Angry

Melancholic

Joyful

Indifferent

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Interpret the figurative language in the following sentence: "Time is a thief that steals our moments of joy."

Time literally steals objects.

Time is a friend.

Time takes away happy experiences.

Time gives us more joy.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Recognize the author's attitude in the following passage: "The politician's promises were as empty as the desert sky, leaving the citizens disillusioned and weary."

The author is supportive of the politician.

The author is critical of the politician's promises.

The author is indifferent to the citizens' feelings.

The author is amused by the situation.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Identify the tone in the following sentence: "The teacher's voice was as sharp as a knife, cutting through the chatter of the classroom."

Gentle

Harsh

Excited

Bored

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

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