Determining a Writer's Tone: Key Concepts and Techniques
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English
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6th - 10th Grade
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Liam Anderson
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the key to understanding a writer's tone?
Examining the length of the text
Paying attention to their words
Analyzing the plot
Looking at the title
Tags
CCSS.RL.5.4
CCSS.RL.6.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does a writer's diction reveal?
The setting of the story
The writer's attitude towards the audience and subject
The genre of the text
The writer's favorite words
Tags
CCSS.RI. 9-10.6
CCSS.RI.6.6
CCSS.RI.6.9
CCSS.RI.8.9
CCSS.RL.7.6
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What tone is a writer using if they use academic words?
Informal
Formal or scholarly
Humorous
Casual
Tags
CCSS.RL.5.4
CCSS.RL.6.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How do writers use tone as a tool of persuasion?
By using complex sentences
By using specific words and phrases
By writing long paragraphs
By avoiding punctuation
Tags
CCSS.RL.11-12.4
CCSS.RL.6.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What tone do news articles typically use?
Humorous
Sarcastic
Casual
Formal and serious
Tags
CCSS.RI.11-12.10
CCSS.RI.6.10
CCSS.RI.7.10
CCSS.RI.8.10
CCSS.RI.9-10.10
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the denotation of a word?
Its usage in literature
Its dictionary definition
Its historical background
Its emotional impact
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What can the word 'apple' represent besides its dictionary definition?
A type of flower
A type of animal
A symbol of original sin and temptation
A type of vegetable
Tags
CCSS.RI.7.4
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RL.6.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
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