Understanding Tone in Texts

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.

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.

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CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

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

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CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

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

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CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

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.

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

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

Analyze the word choice in the following sentence: "The old library was a treasure trove of forgotten stories, each book a portal to another world."

• The word "treasure" suggests worthlessness.

• The word "forgotten" suggests popularity.

• The word "portal" suggests a gateway.

• The word "world" suggests a single place.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Analyze the word choice in the following sentence: "The garden was a riot of colors, with flowers blooming in every shade imaginable."

• The word "riot" suggests chaos and disorder.

• The word "blooming" suggests decay.

• The word "shade" suggests darkness.

• The word "imaginable" suggests limitation.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Analyze the word choice in the following sentence: "The abandoned house stood forlornly at the end of the street, its windows shattered and its walls covered in creeping ivy."

• The word "abandoned" suggests a sense of freedom.

• The word "forlornly" suggests a sense of loneliness.

• The word "shattered" suggests a sense of excitement.

• The word "creeping" suggests a sense of speed.

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CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4