Understanding Tone in Literature
Authored by Emma Adams
English
6th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the best definition of tone in literature?
The main idea or lesson of a story
The way a character speaks to another character
The author’s or narrator’s attitude toward the subject
The emotions a reader feels while reading a text
Tags
CCSS.RL.4.4
CCSS.RL.5.4
CCSS.RL.6.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following best describes how an author conveys tone?
Through word choice, sentence structure, and details
By writing in all capital letters
By using only positive or negative words
Through the number of paragraphs in a passage
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CCSS.L.3.3A
CCSS.L.4.3A
CCSS.L.5.3A
CCSS.L.6.3A
CCSS.L.6.3B
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the difference between tone and mood?
Tone refers to the author’s attitude, while mood is the feeling the reader experiences
Tone and mood are the same thing
Mood refers to the author’s feelings, while tone is how the reader feels
Mood is only present in fiction, while tone is only in nonfiction
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CCSS.L.3.3A
CCSS.L.4.3A
CCSS.L.5.3A
CCSS.L.6.3A
CCSS.L.6.3B
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following tones would most likely be used in a scary story?
Joyful and humorous
Cheerful and lighthearted
Ominous and suspenseful
Encouraging and hopeful
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CCSS.RL.4.4
CCSS.RL.5.4
CCSS.RL.6.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
If an author uses words like "heartbreaking," "loss," and "sorrow," what tone are they most likely creating?
Playful
Sarcastic
Melancholy
Hopeful
Tags
CCSS.RL.4.4
CCSS.RL.5.4
CCSS.RL.6.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What tone is created by words such as "bright," "joyful," and "celebration"?
Depressing
Excited
Gloomy
Mysterious
Tags
CCSS.L.3.3A
CCSS.L.4.3A
CCSS.L.5.3A
CCSS.L.6.3A
CCSS.L.6.3B
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How can you determine the tone of a passage?
By identifying the adjectives used to describe characters
By analyzing the author's word choices and how they create an emotional effect
By looking at the length of the passage
By counting how many times the author uses punctuation
Tags
CCSS.RL.4.4
CCSS.RL.5.4
CCSS.RL.6.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
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