Tone and Connotation

A word’s deeper meaning; what a word represents.

• Denotation

• Connotation

• Figurative Meaning

• Author's Purpose

The writer’s attitude towards the subject he/she is writing about.

• Meaning

• Mood

• Tone

• Theme

I feel peaceful. Your success in the ring this morning was, to a small degree, my success. Your future is assured. You will live, secure and safe, Wilbur. Nothing can harm you now.

• simile

• metaphor

• tone

• connotation

She was bright and confident.

• negative connotation

• positive connotation

• mood

• tone

She was arrogant and abrasive.

• denotation

• figurative language

• literal meaning

• negative connotation

The secondary meaning of a word.

• stanza

• connotation

• plot

• denotation

An author's attitude toward his or her audiences and characters.

• nuance

• tone

• analyze

• connotation

Which of the following best describes the tone of a passage that is light-hearted and humorous?

• A) Sarcastic

• B) Solemn

• C) Joyful

• D) Melancholic

What is the connotation of the word 'slender' compared to 'skinny'?

• A) Negative

• B) Positive

• C) Neutral

• D) Ambiguous

In the sentence 'The politician's speech was filled with empty promises,' what is the tone?

• A) Optimistic

• B) Cynical

• C) Enthusiastic

• D) Neutral