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WorksheetsConnotation and Tone
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 15mins
What is tone?
The color of something
The author's attitude toward the subject
What do we use in order to describe tone in writing?
Verbs
Nouns
Adjectives
Prepositions
What do we use in order to find the tone of a passage?
The amount of characters
The author's word choice
Our brains
What kind of tone would you most likely find in a newspaper editorial that endorses a political candidate?
gloom & despair
optimism & enthusiasm
sarcasm & anger
fear & loathing
What is the tone of the sentence?
"Both competitors worked hard, but Jason won the competition by 4 points."
sentimental
judgemental
aggressive
objective
What is the tone of the following sentence?
"'Here we go again,' he moaned, as he watched the other team score yet another goal."
joy
fury
excitement
frustration
Which words from the selection have a negative connotation?
She was apalled that Damien's art made it into the showcase but her's hadn't. She devoted three weeks to her mural and he had completed his paiting in a measly two class periods.
apalled
showcase
devoted
measly
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.
In speech, tone is expressed by words; in writing, tone is expressed by punctuation.
They are similar in that word choice and vocabulary affects them both.
They aren't related at all.
What's the writer's attitude toward the subject called?
mood
tone
theme
metaphor
"Lively" and "hectic" have different feelings associated with them. Therefore, they have different ___.
denotations
connotations
"Lively" has a ___ connotation, while "hectic" has a ____ connotation.
positive, negative
negative, positive
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
What is connotation in literature?
A) The literal meaning of a word
B) The emotional or cultural associations of a word
C) The grammatical structure of a sentence
D) The author's main argument
Which of the following sentences has a positive connotation?
A) The room was cluttered with papers.
B) The room was filled with cherished memories.
C) The room was cramped and uncomfortable.
D) The room was dark and gloomy.
How does tone differ from mood in literature?
A) Tone is the author's attitude; mood is the reader's feeling.
B) Tone is the setting; mood is the plot.
C) Tone is the theme; mood is the character.
D) Tone is the dialogue; mood is the action.
