Maintain Consistency in Style and Tone

According to your text, if a friend is being "sarcastic" toward you, that might be an example of his or her__________________

• tone

• mood

• style

• anger

"Often, you can identify MOOD or TONE by looking at________

• the way the text is organized

• the graphics that accompany the text

• the writer's choice of words and details.

STYLE is___________________

• the way something is written.

• created by word choice, sentence structure, and imagery.

• Not what is said, but how it is said.

• all of the above

_______________can affect the way you feel about a work of literature. ________________is often what brings you back again and again to the writing of a particular author.

• Sentence structure, tone

• Word choice, mood

• Imagery, style

• Mood and tone; style

Identify the formal tone in the sentence: 'Please be advised that the meeting has been rescheduled to next Monday.'

• Demanding and aggressive

• Casual and informal

• Rude and unprofessional

• Polite and professional

Which sentence has a formal tone: Would you like to schedule a meeting for coffee?

• Want to hang out and grab coffee?

• How about we catch up over coffee?

• Would you like to schedule a meeting for coffee?

• Let's meet for coffee later

What is the tone of the sentence: 'I cannot believe you would do such a thing!'

• Angry or frustrated

• Disapproving or shocked

• Confused or indifferent

• Amused or entertained

Which of the following best describes a consistent writing style?

• A) Using varied sentence structures and vocabulary

• B) Maintaining the same tone and voice throughout

• C) Switching between formal and informal language

• D) Changing the point of view frequently

What is the primary purpose of maintaining a consistent tone in a piece of writing?

• A) To confuse the reader

• B) To ensure clarity and coherence

• C) To make the text more complex

• D) To showcase the writer's vocabulary

Identify the sentence that maintains a consistent formal tone:

• A) Hey, can you send me the report?

• B) Please forward the report at your earliest convenience.

• C) I need that report ASAP!

• D) Can you get me the report, please?