Tone Word Game

What is tone? 

• A comparison using like or as
• The author's or speaker's attitude toward the subject
• A reference to another well-known work of literature
• The author's word choice

Which term most accurately describes the tone of this image? 

• arrogant
• ecstatic
• defensive
• amiable

Which word accurately describes the son's tone in the following dialogue? 
Father: We are going to Disney World! 
Son: Yay!!!! 

• irritated
• annoyed
• uninterested
• ecstatic

What is the tone of this image? 

• elated
• appreciative
• accusing
• conceited

Which of the following tone words is positive? 

• amicable
• accusing
• aggravate
• apathetic

Describe the tone of the following image from the perspective of the woman. 

• ecstatic
• genuine
• aggravated
• supportive

What is the tone of this image from the perspective of the archer?

• amiable
• apathetic
• accusing
• artificial

Which of the following tone words could NOT be a synonym for happy? 

• amiable
• amicable
• ecstatic
• artificial

Which tone word BEST describes Odysseus' tone in the following excerpt? 
"Once they were at a safe distance again, Odysseus yelled back again to say that it was he, Odysseus, that blinded the Cyclops, if anyone should ask."

• amiable
• arrogant
• accusing
• appreciative

Which of the following tone words is negative? 

• friendly
• supportive
• ecstatic
• artificial