WorksheetsTone, Connotation, Theme, Author's Purpose (Unit 1 Review)
Total questions: 30
Worksheet time: 24mins
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
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 word would you use in place of the underlined word to create a NEGATIVE connotation?
I recognized the familiar smell of my roommate's cooking.
aroma
stench
Which word would you use in place of the underlined word to create a POSITIVE connotation?
The teacher was mildly intimated by Roland's assertive behavior.
confident
bossy
Tone is most closely related to:
emotion
capitalization
punctuation
setting
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
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
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 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
What is one thing all writing has in common?
purpose
theme
setting
conflict
What are the many different reasons authors write called?
author's style
author's vision
author's purpose
author's mission
What does the acronym PIE mean?
persuade, inform, and empathy
persuade, infer, and entertain
passion, inference, and empathy
persuade, inform, and entertain
What does it mean to persuade?
the author's goal is to engage in a debate
the author's goal is to convince a reader to agree with the author
the author's goal is to convince a reader that the reader is right
the author's goal is to convince the reader to accept multiple points of view
To inform means to enlighten the reader and provide facts
True
False
What does it mean to entertain?
having the goal to convince the audience to do something
having the goal to make the audience laugh
having the goal of telling a story or describing real or imaginary characters, places, and events.
having the goal to make the audience learn something new
What is the author's purpose
persuade
inform
entertain
What is the author's purpose
persuade
inform
entertain
What is the author's purpose
persuade
inform
entertain
What is the author's purpose
persuade
inform
entertain
Read the following passage from a story.
Rohan triumphantly lifted the trophy above his head. Despite all the obstacles, he had won. Beneath his cheerful exterior, he felt a twinge of the constant pain he’d learned to live with. Almost unconsciously, Rohan removed one hand from the trophy and rubbed the thin red scar that snaked around his ankle. He thought back to the surgery and the weeks spent lying in his bed, unable to compete. The months of exercises to strengthen his leg. “Rohan!” he heard the crowd scream, as if in slow motion. A smile broke across Rohan’s face, shattering his thoughts. He returned his hand to his trophy, firmly grasping it.
Which of the following is most likely a theme of the story?
What is the theme of the following passage?
“Once upon a midnight dreary, while I pondered, weak and weary, Over many a quaint and curious volume of forgotten lore— While I nodded, nearly napping, suddenly there came a tapping, As of some one gently rapping, rapping at my chamber door.…” (The Raven by Edgar Allan
Fear is an unsettling but powerful emotion.
Revenge is always an option.
Always lock your doors.
The boogie man is alive and well
This memoir is set in India during the time of British rule, and features a little girl, her sister, and how they didn't quite "fit in" with the other children.
The Wife's Story
Once Upon a Time
By Any Other Name
An Ordinary Man
This memoir tells a brief account of how a hotel manager saved a small number of people during the Rwandan genocide.
The Wife's Story
Once Upon a Time
By Any Other Name
An Ordinary Man
This short story is set in South Africa during Apartheid and reveals how fear can be dangerous if taken too far.
The Wife's Story
Once Upon a Time
By Any Other Name
An Ordinary Man
