Maintain Consistency in Style and Tone

What is the tone of the sentence: 'Thank you for your cooperation in this matter.'

• Rude and dismissive

• Confused and uncertain

• Appreciative and polite

• Sarcastic and mocking

Which choice maintains the ordered pattern of the character’s description established earlier in the paragraph?

• no change

• a gold watch whose chain looped outside a pair of tweed hunting trousers, a white laboratory coat over an argyle sweater vest, and a pair of yellow rain boots.

• a white laboratory coat over an argyle sweater vest, a gold watch whose chain looped outside a pair of tweed hunting trousers, and a pair of yellow rain boots.

• a white laboratory coat over an argyle sweater vest, a pair of yellow rain boots, and a gold watch whose chain looped outside a pair of tweed hunting trousers.

Which choice maintains the tone of a traditional campaign speech established in the rest of this paragraph? I stand before you today with a pledge: to make our state better. For the last four years, I served as Mayor of the city of Geyser Falls. I connected my work in the public sector to small businesses and communities that form the backbone of Geyser Falls. I listened to what was most important to residents. Based on their concerns, I decided to increase police patrols at schools, shopping malls, and community centers, which led to a 50% decrease in property crime over the last year. Now comes the moment for me to listen to all you guys who live in this great state. As your Governor, I will listen to your concerns and work with our law makers to bring relevant, positive legislation to fruition. I want to get our students’ test scores up and make this state a national leader for education, where it belongs. I want to make our homes and businesses safer, and make it easier for small business owners to pay their employees a living wage. A vote for me is a vote for yourselves and for a stronger state!

• no change

• Now comes the moment for me to listen to those of you who call this great state home.

• Now I’ll be forced to listen to those of you who call this great state home.

• Now comes the moment for me to listen to the population currently residing in this state.

Which choice maintains the tone of an emotional (but still reasonable) appeal for donations consistent with the rest of the paragraph?

As you have heard repeatedly from other educators in our school district tonight, the arts in our schools are in trouble. These programs are not just slowly disappearing; they are being dismantled overnight in an effort to cut costs. But study after study has shown us that the arts are just one part of learning for students. In light of this serious issue facing our children, we ask tonight that you please consider donating to the Parent Teacher Association’s arts education fund to help us purchase instruments and hire teachers for the arts.

• no chnage

• pretty important for students.

• a matter of life or death for students.

• the critical piece of the puzzle for students.

the author's/writer's attitude toward the subject they are writing about

• tone

• mood

• attitude

• atmosphere

The tone is determined by the...

• descriptions in the text

• length of a written text

• words and dialogue

• descriptions, words and dialogue

What is tone in writing?

• The reader's attitude toward the subject.

• The author's attitude toward the subject.

• The reader's feelings about the subject.

• The sound that comes from a piano when you press a key. 

Which sentence maintains a consistent tone throughout?

• The sun was shining brightly, and the birds were singing melodiously.

• The sun was shining brightly, but the birds were singing melodiously.

• The sun was shining brightly, and the birds were singing loudly.

• The sun was shining brightly, yet the birds were singing melodiously.

What is the primary purpose of maintaining consistency in style and tone in a written piece?

• To confuse the reader

• To ensure clarity and coherence

• To make the text longer

• To use more complex vocabulary

Which word best maintains the formal tone of the sentence? 'The committee will convene to discuss the proposal and ______ a decision.'

• make

• formulate

• do

• create