WorksheetsTone & Connotation
Total questions: 11
Worksheet time: 11mins
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.
How would you characterize the tone of the following sentence:
"I won the game fair and square — and I'll fight anyone who says differently!"
delighted
angry
bored
deceitful
Which of these does not reflect what "connotation" means?
the emotional weight of a word
the way a word makes the reader/listener feel
the most literal meaning of a word
the impact that a word has on the listener/reader
What is the connotation of "snickered" as it is used in the sentence:
The pitcher snickered when the batter swung and completely missed the ball.
positive
negative
neutral
What kind of tone would you most likely find in a newspaper editorial that endorses a political candidate?
gloom & despair
optimism & enthusiasm
sarcasm & anger
fear & loathing
Tone is most closely related to:
emotion
capitalization
punctuation
setting
What is the tone of the sentence?
"Both competitors worked hard, but Jason won the competition by 4 points."
sentimental
judgemental
aggressive
objective
What is the tone of the following sentence?
"'Here we go again,' he moaned, as he watched the other team score yet another goal."
joy
fury
excitement
frustration
Which words from the selection have a negative connotation?
She was apalled that Damien's art made it into the showcase but her's hadn't. She devoted three weeks to her mural and he had completed his paiting in a measly two class periods.
apalled
showcase
devoted
measly
Which selection shows a tone of distress?
"No, it's not true... this is all just a nightmare!...Oh, I swear you are mistaken!"
Coach Chen gives my arm a gentle, reassuring squeeze.
The morning after Pa got arrested, I go to school more tired than I've ever been.
I shrugged and lay back against my pillow. Eventually I'd tell her what the letter said...
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
