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WorksheetsWord Choice Impacts Meaning and Tone
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 15mins
Authors set a TONE or MOOD in writing by conveying emotion through ________.
pictures
height
word choice
funny faces
What is TONE?
A person, place or thing
Action words
The author's attitude towards something
The setting of a story
Technical language impacts the tone of a text by making it sound serious or formal.
True
False
Just when I thought things could not get more ridiculous, Rebecca's little terrier, all dressed up in its knitted blue winter outfit, poked its head out of the pink polka dot doggy tote! The outfit was an odd sweater-and-hood combination. Perhaps Rebecca thought it flattered Fluffy's eyes. Fluffy looked around blankly, as if to ask what was so amusing.
What word would you use to describe the tone of this passage?
Bitter
Respectful
Objective
Humorous
What is the "tone" of a story?
The feeling the passage evokes from the reader.
The author, narrator, or speaker's attitude toward a subject.
The time and place of the story.
The summary of events in the story.
Lana was bursting with excitement. She paced up and down, and every few minutes headed to the window to check for the mail carrier. When he finally showed up, she ran down the path and stretched out her hand for the mail. She took a deep breath and, hands shaking, ripped open the envelope.
What word would you use to describe the tone of this passage?
humorous
persuasive
anxious
cheerful
How does the author's choice of words impact the tone of the story?
The author's choice of words impacts the tone of the story by shaping the reader's emotional response and interpretation.
The author's choice of words has no impact on the tone of the story
The author's choice of words only impacts the font style of the story
The author's choice of words impacts the tone of the story by changing the setting
Define the word 'ominous' as used in the text.
Something that suggests something good is going to happen
Something that is funny
Something that is colorful
Something that suggests something bad is going to happen
The newspaper report of the fire was succinct; that is, it included only the most important information.
What is the meaning of the word succinct in the sentence above?
interesting
to the point
difficult to understand
detailed and involved
Which of the following sentences best demonstrates the impact of word choice on tone?
The sun was shining brightly in the clear blue sky.
The sun blazed mercilessly in the cloudless sky.
The sun was up in the sky.
The sun was visible.
What is the effect of using formal language in a text?
It makes the text sound casual and friendly.
It makes the text sound serious and authoritative.
It makes the text sound humorous.
It makes the text sound confusing.
Identify the sentence where the word choice creates a negative tone.
The garden was full of vibrant flowers.
The garden was overrun with weeds and pests.
The garden was well-maintained and neat.
The garden was a peaceful retreat.
How does the use of descriptive adjectives impact the tone of a passage?
It makes the passage more engaging and vivid.
It makes the passage less interesting.
It makes the passage harder to understand.
It makes the passage shorter.
Which word choice would best convey a tone of excitement?
dull
thrilling
boring
monotonous
In literary analysis, why is word choice important in understanding a character's emotions?
It reveals the character's thoughts and feelings.
It changes the plot of the story.
It determines the length of the story.
It affects the story's setting.
