Tone in Literature

Evaluate the tone in the following statement: "The scientist's meticulous research and attention to detail were evident in her groundbreaking findings."

• Critical

• Admiring

• Disparaging

• Humorous

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

Identify the tone in this sentence: "The manager's rigid warning left no room for misunderstanding."

• Playful

• Stern

• Indifferent

• Excited

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

What is the tone of this sentence? "The comedian's witty and lighthearted jokes had the audience in stitches."

• Somber

• Lighthearted

• Serious

• Angry

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

What tone is expressed in the following sentence? "The CEO's speech was filled with hope and a clear vision for the future."

• Defeatist

• Optimistic

• Indifferent

• Melancholic

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Read the following passage and determine the tone: "She walked into the room, her eyes scanning the crowd with a sense of dread. The walls seemed to close in on her as she took a deep breath."

• Joyful

• Anxious

• Excited

• Indifferent

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Read the following passage and determine the tone: "His voice was sharp and cutting as he reprimanded the team for their lack of effort. There was no room for excuses."

• Encouraging

• Harsh

• Sympathetic

• Amused

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Read the following passage and determine the tone: "She couldn't believe her luck. Winning the lottery was something she had only dreamed of, and now it was a reality."

• Disappointed

• Elated

• Angry

• Bored

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Read the following passage and determine the tone: "Despite the challenges, she remained hopeful. She knew that with hard work and determination, she could achieve her dreams."

• Pessimistic

• Hopeful

• Sarcastic

• Indifferent

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

In Literature, "Tone" refers to...

• The emotion of the reader

• The feeling of the author or narrator towards the subject

• The purpose for writing something

• The universal life message that readers look for

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CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B

When looking for the tone of the author, one should consider...

• Word choices

• Sentence Variety and Length

• The subject matter and imagery

• All of the above are important

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4