Tone of Voice

Change the tone of this sentence:

School is dull and unexciting.

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What is the tone of the following text? "I will not!" she shouted. "I will not be left at the mercy of our enemies while you slink away!" (108).

• pleased

• angry

• happy

• suspicious

Change the tone of this passage:

She hesitated, listening for sounds of the creature. The forest seemed empty, but she could sense something else out there. Something watching and waiting.

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Answer explanation

If you changed the tone from scary & suspenseful to wonderful or playful, or anything positive, then you are correct!

Which word accurately describes the son's tone in the following dialogue?

Father: We are going to Disney World!

Son: Yay!!!!

• Irritated

• annoyed

• excited

• uninterested

It was the first football game for the Gators. The coach asked if everyone was ready. The players jumped and replied, "Yes!" In what tone did the Gators's reply?

• calm

• serious

• happy

• enthusiastic

Change the tone of this passage from angry to excited:

I feel like throwing something! I was typing my paper and was almost finished. Then the power went out. Now my paper is lost. This is a horrible night.

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Answer explanation

If your answer changed and added words that created excitement and awesomeness, good job!

Which sentence uses passive voice for an authoritative tone?

• Visitors leave before 9:00 p.m.

• Visitors are not allowed after 9:00 p.m.

What is the tone of the following passage?: "'However could she survive without her super dumb ex-boyfriend! How could she ever hope to find someone who could walk and chew gum at the same time! Whatever would she do!'"

• Formal

• Angry

• Resigned

• Ironic

Tone is...

• The author's approach to the topic

• How the reader is supposed to feel

• A sound included for sensory purposes

• Sentence structure

What is the tone of the following sentence? "The sun was shining brightly, and the children laughed as they played in the park."

• A) Melancholic

• B) Joyful

• C) Angry

• D) Suspicious