Tone and Connotation

The ceremony symbolizes the end of our

days in middle school and the promise

of a good future.

Which word could the author replace good with to create a stronger tone?

• bright

• average

• long

• adequate

What do the tone of a piece of writing and a speaker's tone of voice have in common?

• In speech, tone is expressed by volume; in writing, tone is expressed by dialogue.

• In speech, tone is expressed by words; in writing, tone is expressed by punctuation.

• They are similar in that word choice and vocabulary affects them both.

• They aren't related at all.

"Lively" has a ___ connotation, while "hectic" has a ____ connotation.

• positive, negative

• negative, positive

What's the writer's attitude toward the subject called?

• mood

• tone

• theme

• metaphor

"Lively" and "hectic" have different feelings associated with them. Therefore, they have different ___.

• denotations

• connotations

the associations and emotional overtones attached to a word beyond its literal definition

• connotation

• diction

• hyperbole

• allusion

a writer or speaker’s attitude toward a subject

• metaphor

• hyperbole

• tone

• allteration

Which word has a more positive connotation than 'cheap'?

• Inexpensive

• Low-cost

• Budget

• Economical

What is the tone of the following sentence? 'The sun set over the horizon, painting the sky with hues of orange and pink, as the day gently came to a close.'

• Melancholic

• Serene

• Angry

• Indifferent

Which of the following sentences has a negative connotation?

• The aroma of the food was inviting.

• The stench of the garbage was overwhelming.

• The fragrance of the flowers was delightful.

• The scent of the perfume was enchanting.