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WorksheetsTone, Diction, Connotation
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 17mins
What does tone do for a story?
It emphasizes the reader's feelings towards the topic/subject of a story.
It emphasizes the author's feelings towards the topic/ subject of a story.
It does nothing
It emphasizes the theme of a story.
What is Connotation?
The cultural & emotional meaning of a word
The dictionary definition of a word
What is the tone of the passage below?
We have come together this afternoon to mourn the deaths of sixteen miners—our friends and neighbors—who were trapped by fire yesterday, deep below the earth. They lived bravely and they died too soon, leaving behind grieving wives and bewildered children. We bid them a final farewell.
forgiving
sorrowful
angry
Select ALL of the words below that have a negative connotation.
Childish
Young
Immature
Youthful
Select ALL of the words below that have a positive connotation.
Relaxed
Lackadaisical
Easygoing
Chill
Lazy
What is the tone of the passage below?
Each year in the middle of February, when slush is underfoot and the sky is a depressing gray, I begin dreaming of warm beaches, tropical fruits and sunsets. If only I could save enough for a winter vacation! Maybe next year I’ll win the lottery. Meanwhile, I’ll read travel brochures and sigh.
Unsure
Joyous
Longing
Select ALL that apply: How can we identify tone?
By looking at the description of the setting
By looking at the plot line of the story
By looking at the author's word choice
By looking at the author's Diction
How do words like grim, sorrow, & melancholy affect the tone of a story?
Creates a courageous and inspirational tone
Creates a formal and no nonsense tone
Creates a fun and lighthearted tone
Creates a depressing and gloomy tone
How do words like playful, whimsical, & joyful affect the tone of a story?
Creates a fun and lighthearted tone
Creates a courageous and inspirational tone
Creates a formal and no nonsense tone
Creates a depressing and gloomy tone
The literary term "diction" refers to
the dictionary definition of a word
the way we speak
an author's choice of words
Which term refers to the feelings that a word evokes - positive, negative, or neutral?
denotation
connotation
shades of meaning
Which word carries a more positive connotation?
We saw ________ fauna and flora on our walk through the forest.
weird
strange
interesting
Which word carries a more negative connotation?
The fresh paw prints - that our guide identified as belonging to a black bear - ___________me.
scared
frightened
unsettled
What is the tone of the dialogue?
What word would you use to describe the tone of this passage?
2. Which phrase has a negative connotation?
Squandered his time
Invested his time
1. Which phrase has a positive connotation?
A strong reek
A strong aroma
6. Referring to someone's house as a "shack" would have a __________ connotation.
positive
negative
Diction is...
Using figurative language and details to set the tone
Using sentence structure and punctuation to set the tone
Using specific words to set the tone
Using a dictionary to look up a word
What is the mood of the following passage: "She stared out the window watching as the rain dripped slowly from the eaves wondering when life would begin."
Melancholy, sad
Angry, hopeless
Happy, joyful
Mysterious, suspenseful
