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WorksheetsReview #5
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 15mins
How well do you understand tone, mood, and voice?
I think I've got it!
I am still confused.
I totally understand it.
What are you even talking about?
Which of the following is true about author's language? Select TWO correct answers.
author's use voice to create their own unique style
all author's use the same voice
author's use voice to contribute to the purpose of the text
an author's voice has no effect on the purpose of their text
author's voice requires volume control
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.
They are similar, but written tone is expressed in the author's vocabulary and syntax.
In speech, tone is expressed by words; in writing, tone is expressed by punctuation.
They aren't related at all.
Draw the expression on this speaker's face based on the text:
"Here we go again," he moaned, as he watched the other team score yet another goal.
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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
bored
angry
deceitful
Match the following terms with their definitions:
word choice
diction
the dictionary definition of a word
denotation
the associated, secondary meaning of a word
connotation
sentence structure
syntax
the perspective from which an author tells his/her story or presents information
point of view
Diction can
Affect tone & complexity of a piece
Determine the strength of a piece
Determine the formality of a piece
Impact pronounciation
What is the tone of the following statement? ------ "Those grimy rugrats need to keep their despicable paws off my property. Children should not be allowed in public without a babysitter!"
humorous, light-hearted
bitter, angry
neutral, objective
sarcastic, witty
What is the tone of the following passage? ----- "Those delightful children are a joy to see playing in my yard. Their bright faces and silly antics bring a smile to my face."
sarcastic, stern
angry, bitter
warm, positive
humorous, light-hearted
Read this statement: "Those delightful children are a joy to see playing in my yard. Their bright faces and silly antics bring a smile to my face." The diction that conveys a positive and warm tone included:
yard, face, antics
bright, smile, delightful
children, playing, yard
face, see, yard
Which phrase has a positive tone?
They are terrorists!
They are freedom fighters!
Which phrase has a negative tone?
The flower's scrawny stalk bent in the wind.
The flower's slender stem dances in the wind.
Which phrase has a neutral tone (shows neither a positive nor negative tone -- objective)?
The much-anticipated event at the glamorous new arena featured singers, dancers, and musicians, performing for 25,000 delighted spectators.
The event at the arena featured singers, dancers, and musicians, performing for 25,000 spectators.
The ill-planned event at the run-down arena featured second-rate singers, amateur dancers, and so-called musicians, performing for 25,000 raucous spectators.
What is the tone of this passage? --- "This race was going to be my power run, where I would show my competitors my fierce skills and dominate them mightily."
timid
angry
neutral
confident
