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Author's Tone

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 15mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the tone of the following passage?


The alarm buzzed. Jordan smashed her fist down on it--hard. It flew off the nightstand and bounced off her cat, Armstrong. The cat yowled indignantly and rocketed out the room.

a)

Eerie

b)

Sarcastic

c)

Passionate

d)

Humorous

2.

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!"

a)

Delighted

b)

Angry

c)

Bored

d)

Deceitful

3.

What is the tone of the following sentence?


"'Here we go again,' he moaned, as he watched the other team score yet another goal."

a)

Joy

b)

Fury

c)

Excitement

d)

Frustration

4.

The text is projecting an overbearing and haughty attitude throught the text.

a)

angry

b)

arrogant

c)

regretful

d)

ironic

5.

Of course I managed to spill coffee on my shirt right before the important meeting.

a)

humorous

b)

matter-of-fact

c)

self-mocking

d)

angry

6.

"The train departs at 9AM from platform 3," the conductor announced.

a)

matter-of-fact

b)

pessimistic

c)

dignant

d)

contented

7.

Gazing at the storm clouds rolling in, he muttered under his breath, "Just my luck, the one day I planned a picnic."

a)

pessimistic

b)

dignant

c)

regretful

d)

optimistic

8.

Listening to the heated debate, she interjected with a patient smile, "Let's consider each other's perspectives before reaching a conclusion."

a)

matter-of-fact

b)

dignant

c)

contented

d)

tolerant

9.

What is the tone of the following passage? "The sun set behind the mountains, casting a warm glow over the valley. It was a perfect end to a perfect day."

a)

A) Melancholic

b)

B) Joyful

c)

C) Suspenseful

d)

D) Angry

10.

Identify the tone in this sentence: "Oh great, another Monday morning meeting. Just what I needed to start my week."

a)

A) Enthusiastic

b)

B) Sarcastic

c)

C) Joyful

d)

D) Indifferent

11.

What tone is conveyed in the following statement? "Despite the challenges, she remained hopeful and determined to succeed."

a)

A) Defeated

b)

B) Hopeful

c)

C) Angry

d)

D) Indifferent

12.

Determine the tone of this passage: "The eerie silence of the abandoned house sent shivers down her spine."

a)

A) Joyful

b)

B) Eerie

c)

C) Excited

d)

D) Indifferent

13.

What is the tone of the following sentence? "He chuckled softly as he watched the puppy chase its tail in endless circles."

a)

A) Amused

b)

B) Sad

c)

C) Angry

d)

D) Bored

14.

Identify the tone in this sentence: "With a heavy heart, she bid farewell to her childhood home."

a)

A) Joyful

b)

B) Indifferent

c)

C) Melancholic

d)

D) Excited

15.

What tone is expressed in the following statement? "The politician's speech was filled with promises and optimism for the future."

a)

A) Pessimistic

b)

B) Optimistic

c)

C) Angry

d)

D) Indifferent