Tone of Voice

It is 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 reply?

• Calm

• Serious

• Happy

• Enthusiastic

Tags

CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B

Imagine: In class two students are constantly chatting while the teacher is explaining new material. The teacher says, "Please keep talking because I am explaining something you don't need to hear." What is the tone of the teacher in this comment?

• Sarcastic

• Arrogant

• Pessimistic

• Complimentary

Tags

CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B

Your best friend's pet has recently died. You are talking to your friend about the good times they had with the pet.

What is the tone of the conversation?

• Sarcastic

• Optimistic

• Sympathetic

• Arrogant

Tags

CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B

You are in English class in the middle of an Exam. A random student rushes into the room and screams, "There is a fire in the hallway. Everyone get out of the building." Then the fire alarm starts to go off.

What is the tone of random student?

• Urgent

• Optimistic

• Aggressive

• Miserable

Tags

CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B

The expression in one's voice generated by altering pitch (highness and lowness).

• rate

• volume

• posture

• tone

Tags

CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B

Lana was bursting with excitement.  She paced up and down, and every few minutes headed to the window to check for the mail carrier.  When he finally showed up, she ran down the path and stretched out her hand for the mail.  She took a deep breath and, hands shaking, ripped open the envelope.  
What word would you use to describe the tone of this passage?

• humorous 

• persuasive 

• anxious 

• cheerful 

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

"We have some important news for you Mr. President.  We have discovered a terrorist plot against the United States" said the CIA agent.  The President closed the book, set it on the desk, and leaned forward, his eyes fixed straight ahead.  "Tell me everything you know." 
What is the tone of the dialogue?

• Informal

• Happy

• Serious

• Optimistic

Tags

CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B

What word would you use to describe the tone of this passage?

• Humorous

• Persuasive

• Anxious

• Cheerful

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Imagine:

Two older women and having coffee together one day. They are talking about what the city looked like when they were in their 20s.

What is the tone of the conversation?

• Arrogant

• Nostalgic

• Urgent

• Sarcastic

Tags

CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B

Imagine:

Two friends meet to have dinner. One friend comments on how much he or she likes the new clothes the other person is wearing.

What is the tone of the conversation?

• Sympathetic

• Calm

• Complimentary

• Enthusiastic

Tags

CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B