Tone Words

showing hatred, spite or ill will

• pessimistic

• malicious

• reticent

• vindictive

overbearing or feeling superior

• arrogant

• ambivalent

• obsequious

• condescneding

wish to return to a past time

• ironic

• earnest

• nostalgic

• irreverent

ridiculous and unreasonable

• absurd

• malicious

• ambivalent

• compassionate

Identify the tone in the following sentence: "The scientist's groundbreaking discovery was met with a standing ovation and widespread acclaim."

• Pessimistic

• Indifferent

• Celebratory

• Sarcastic

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Evaluate the tone in the following sentence: "The author's use of dark imagery and foreboding language created a sense of impending doom."

• Lighthearted

• Ominous

• Joyful

• Neutral

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Which sentence best demonstrates a nostalgic tone?

• "I can't wait for the future and all the possibilities it holds."

• "The old house, with its creaky floors and faded wallpaper, reminded me of my childhood."

• "The present moment is all that matters."

• "I have no interest in looking back at the past."

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

Analyze the tone in the following sentence: "The CEO's speech was filled with optimism and a vision for a brighter future."

• Pessimistic

• Optimistic

• Indifferent

• Angry

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Evaluate the tone in the following sentence: "The politician's speech was filled with empty promises and blatant lies."

• Optimistic

• Cynical

• Joyful

• Neutral

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

The tone of this paragraph can best be described as ______:

_{"In my short life, there are many experiences that could qualify as life-changing. Every new experience was, at one time or another, the first experience. For good or bad, each instance changed the course that my life has taken. But, the most transformative experience was the birth of my youngest brother"}

• insipid

• reflective

• unbiased

• apathetic