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WorksheetsAuthor's Tone and Word Choice
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 15mins
Look at the following excerpt from Nathaniel Hawthorne:
"She had dark and abundant hair, so glossy that it threw off the sunshine with a gleam, and a face which, besides being beautiful from regularity of feature and richness of complexion, had the impressiveness belonging to a marked brow and deep black eyes."
Which of the following best describes his style?
formal and ornate
playful and informal
confusing and serious
loving and nostalgic
What is the main difference between WORD CHOICE and IMAGERY?
Word Choice is all about specific words chosen to TELL the reader something important; Imagery is about SHOWING the reader something important.
Word Choice gets highlighted in one color and Imagery gets a different color.
Word Choice is simple and Imagery is hard.
Word Choice develops Tone and Imagery develops Mood.
Which of the following is an example of Tone?
persuade
inform
entertain
enthusiastic
How can readers determine the author's perspective?
Look at the LANGUAGE the author uses. Is there any extreme language or are there extreme thoughts?
Look for bias: Does the author take a side?
Use process of elimination
Look at the author’s purpose. WHY did the author write the text?
What is tone?
The reason for writing a text.
Writer's opinions about the topic.
A writer's attitude toward a subject/topic they're writing about.
How the author views the topic.
Which of the following can help you identify an author's point of view? Select all that apply.
recognizing the tone the author used
forming a perspective
understanding the author's purpose
context clues
_________________ can help determine the author's perspective.
Tone
Text features
Word choice
All of the above
Landfills are overflowing with garbage created by people who are too lazy to recycle single use plastic water bottles. Those individuals should purchase refillable bottles or recycle the plastic bottles. It is easy to recycle and it is the responsible thing to do.
The author has a positive feeling about the topic.
The author has a negative feeling about the topic.
The author has a neutral feeling; he/she feels neither positive nor negative.
The penny has outstayed its welcome in the United States. Pennies are obsolete. You cannot use a penny in most vending machines or to pay your way on most public transportation.
The author has a positive feeling about the topic.
The author has a negative feeling about the topic.
The author has a neutral feeling; he/she feels neither positive nor negative.
Which of the following best describes the author's tone in the sentence: 'The sun set over the horizon, casting a warm, golden glow over the tranquil sea'?
A) Melancholic
B) Joyful
C) Calm
D) Angry
What is the effect of word choice in the sentence: 'The ancient castle loomed ominously on the hilltop'?
A) It creates a sense of mystery and suspense.
B) It makes the castle seem inviting and friendly.
C) It suggests the castle is small and insignificant.
D) It indicates the castle is modern and new.
How does the author's word choice in the phrase 'a cacophony of sounds' affect the tone of the passage?
A) It creates a peaceful and serene tone.
B) It suggests a chaotic and noisy environment.
C) It implies a harmonious and melodic setting.
D) It indicates a silent and calm atmosphere.
In the sentence 'Her laughter was a melody that brightened the room,' what does the word choice suggest about the author's tone?
A) The tone is harsh and critical.
B) The tone is light and joyful.
C) The tone is indifferent and neutral.
D) The tone is dark and ominous.
Which of the following sentences uses word choice to establish a formal tone?
A) 'Hey, what's up?'
B) 'The meeting will commence at 10 AM sharp.'
C) 'Let's hang out later.'
D) 'I can't believe it!'
What does the author's tone in the sentence 'The politician's promises were as empty as the desert sky' suggest?
A) Optimism
B) Skepticism
C) Enthusiasm
D) Indifference
