Given the sentence, "The author's use of the word 'horrified' sets a particular tone," what is the cumulative impact of this word choice on the tone of the text?

It establishes a mood of fear and shock.

It creates a joyful and lighthearted tone.

It makes the text sound optimistic.

It gives the text a detached feeling.

Read the following sentence: "Despite the challenges, her optimistic outlook inspired everyone." Which strategy would best help you determine the meaning of "optimistic" if you did not know it?

Use context clues from the sentence

Guess based on the length of the word

How does the use of the word "disparaging" in a review affect the tone of the text?

It creates a critical and negative tone.

It makes the tone more positive and uplifting.

If you encounter the word "morbid" in a text, which of the following strategies would help you clarify its meaning?

Guess based on the first letter

A passage describes a character as "detached." What does this word choice suggest about the character's emotional state?

The character is uninvolved and distant.

The character is deeply involved and emotional.

The character is optimistic and hopeful.

The character is proud and boastful.

Which of the following best describes how the word "console" can be used in a sentence to convey a comforting tone?

"She tried to console her friend after the loss."

"He disparaged his opponent in the debate."

"They were belligerent during the argument."

"She was haughty in her response."

A writer uses the word "jovial" to describe a party. What reasoning supports the idea that this word choice creates a specific mood?

"Jovial" indicates a cheerful and friendly mood.

"Jovial" suggests a serious and somber atmosphere.

"Jovial" implies a menacing and threatening environment.

"Jovial" creates a detached and indifferent feeling.

Analyze how the use of the word "proud" in a speech might affect the audience's perception of the speaker.

It may lead the audience to see the speaker as confident and accomplished.

It may make the audience view the speaker as humble and selfless.

It may cause the audience to feel anxious.

It may make the audience think the speaker is detached.

A student encounters the word "insolent" in a historical document. What steps should the student take to independently determine its meaning and ensure comprehension?

Use context clues, consult a dictionary, and check for related words.

Ignore the word and continue reading.

Ask someone else to read the document.

Consider the following sentence: "Her candid remarks during the meeting surprised everyone." How does the word "candid" impact the tone of the sentence, and what evidence supports your answer?

It creates an open and honest tone, as she spoke frankly.

It creates a tone of secrecy, as she was hiding her true thoughts.

It makes the tone menacing, as she threatened others.

It adds a morbid tone, as she discussed dark topics.

Tone Words - List 3

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9th Grade

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CCSS

L.9-10.4, RL.9-10.4, L.9-10.6

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the meaning of the word "ecstatic" as used in the following sentence? "She was ecstatic when she received the news of her scholarship."

Angry

Overjoyed

Confused

Indifferent

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which word best describes a tone that is "comforting"?

Reassuring

Menacing

Haughty

Morbid

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.6

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Select the word that means "showing kindness and goodwill."

Belligerent

Benevolent

Disparaging

Hollow

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the word "menacing" most nearly mean?

Threatening

Joyful

Appreciative

Detached

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following words best describes a tone that is "optimistic"?

Hopeful

Pessimistic

Anxious

Morbid

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.6

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In the sentence, "His haughty attitude made him unpopular," what does "haughty" mean?

Humble

Arrogant

Jovial

Candid

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which word would best describe a tone that is "reverent"?

Disrespectful

Respectful

Anxious

Detached

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CCSS.RL.9-10.4

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Tone Words - List 3

20 questions

What is the meaning of the word "ecstatic" as used in the following sentence? "She was ecstatic when she received the news of her scholarship."

Which word best describes a tone that is "comforting"?

Select the word that means "showing kindness and goodwill."

What does the word "menacing" most nearly mean?

Which of the following words best describes a tone that is "optimistic"?

In the sentence, "His haughty attitude made him unpopular," what does "haughty" mean?

Which word would best describe a tone that is "reverent"?

If a character is described as "belligerent," what is their likely attitude?

Which word best fits a tone that is "candid"?

Which of the following words is closest in meaning to "earnest"?

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