Tones in Communication

The highness or lowness of your voice

• Pitch

• Rate

• Quality

• Vocal Pauses

Tags

CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B

The degree of the prominence given to a phrase or thought grouping

• Vocal Pauses

• Vocal Stress

• Vocal Emphasis

• Vocal Variety

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

The highness or lowness of your voice

• Pitch

• Rate

• Quality

• Vocal Pauses

Tags

CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B

The degree of the prominence given to a phrase or thought grouping

• Vocal Pauses

• Vocal Stress

• Vocal Emphasis

• Vocal Variety

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

The emotional tone of a speaker can be best described as

• Monotone

• Expressive

• Flat

• Neutral

Tags

CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B

Which of the following tones indicates sarcasm?

• Sincere

• Ironic

• Joyful

• Melancholic

Tags

CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B

What tone is typically used in a formal letter?

• Casual

• Informal

• Formal

• Playful

Tags

CCSS.SL.11-12.6

CCSS.W.11-12.1D

CCSS.W.11-12.2E

CCSS.W.9-10.1D

CCSS.W.9-10.2E

In literature, a tone that conveys sadness is known as

• Melancholic

• Joyful

• Ironic

• Neutral

Tags

CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B

Which tone is most appropriate for a persuasive speech?

• Aggressive

• Calm

• Persuasive

• Indifferent

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

The tone of a text that is meant to inform is usually

• Persuasive

• Informative

• Entertaining

• Sarcastic

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4