Author's Tone

What is the tone of the following passage?

The alarm buzzed. Jordan smashed her fist down on it--hard. It flew off the nightstand and bounced off her cat, Armstrong. The cat yowled indignantly and rocketed out the room.

• Eerie

• Sarcastic

• Passionate

• Humorous

How would you characterize the tone of the following sentence: "I won the game fair and square — and I'll fight anyone who says differently!"

• Delighted

• Angry

• Bored

• Deceitful

What is the tone of the following sentence?

"'Here we go again,' he moaned, as he watched the other team score yet another goal."

• Joy

• Fury

• Excitement

• Frustration

The text is projecting an overbearing and haughty attitude throught the text.

• angry

• arrogant

• regretful

• ironic

Of course I managed to spill coffee on my shirt right before the important meeting.

• humorous

• matter-of-fact

• self-mocking

• angry

"The train departs at 9AM from platform 3," the conductor announced.

• matter-of-fact

• pessimistic

• dignant

• contented

Gazing at the storm clouds rolling in, he muttered under his breath, "Just my luck, the one day I planned a picnic."

• pessimistic

• dignant

• regretful

• optimistic

Listening to the heated debate, she interjected with a patient smile, "Let's consider each other's perspectives before reaching a conclusion."

• matter-of-fact

• dignant

• contented

• tolerant

What is the tone of the following passage? "The sun set behind the mountains, casting a warm glow over the valley. It was a perfect end to a perfect day."

• A) Melancholic

• B) Joyful

• C) Suspenseful

• D) Angry

Identify the tone in this sentence: "Oh great, another Monday morning meeting. Just what I needed to start my week."

• A) Enthusiastic

• B) Sarcastic

• C) Joyful

• D) Indifferent