Author Tone and Style

Look at the following excerpt from Gloria Naylor:
"She loaded that baby down with every name in the book: Charles Somebody Harrison Somebody-Else Duvall.  We called him Chick.  That's what he looked like, toddling around: little pecan head sitting on a scrawny neck, two bright buttons for eyes, and a feathery mess of hair she couldn't keep slicked down for nothing."
Which of the following best describes her style?

• formal and ornate

• playful and informal

• confusing and serious

• loving and nostalgic 

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.11-12.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

In the line below, what kind of technique is the author using to create his/her style?
"So far, so good. On duty at 10 o'clock...a few words about the ice problem with Lookout Reginald Lee, who shared the same watch...a few more words about the cold...but mostly just silence, as the two stared into the darkness."

• sentence length and punctuation

• imagery and tone

• point of view and voice

• word choice

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CCSS.RI.3.6

CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

In the line below, what technique is the author using to create his/her style?
"Appleton felt hardly any shock at all, but she noticed an unpleasant ripping sound...like someone tearing a long, long strip of calico."

• imagery

• personification

• sentence length

• tone

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CCSS.RI.2.6

CCSS.RI.3.6

CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

Diction refers to...

• An author's style

• An author's choice of words and syntax

• An author's tone

• An author's perspective

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CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

Author's perspective refers to the unique combination of...

• ideas, values and beliefs

• tone, diction, and voice

• tone, purpose, and syntax

• voice, style, and imagery

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CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

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

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CCSS.RL.1.4

CCSS.RL.2.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

Which sentence has an informal tone: The report must be submitted by Friday Hey, can you get me that report by Friday? Please ensure the report is handed in by Friday

• Hey, can you get me that report by Friday?

• Yo, can you hand in that report by Friday?

• Please ensure the report is handed in by Friday

• The report must be submitted by Friday

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.2.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

What is the style of writing that uses exaggerated statements or claims for effect?

• exaggeration

• understatement

• literalism

• hyperbole

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CCSS.RF.2.3D

CCSS.RF.2.4

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.4.3A

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

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

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

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CCSS.RL.1.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4