WorksheetsAuthor's Tone
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 3hrs 30mins
An accurate definition of author's tone is
The overall atmosphere of a narrative
The author's attitude toward the subject she/he's writing about
The feelings evoked in the audience by a literary text
An author's style of writing
Feelings evoked in the audience is known as:
Point-of-View
Summarization
Tone
Mood
The tone and mood of a text:
Are synonymous
Can differ
Are stated by the author within the text
Are dependent upon the point-of-view of a piece
What is the word that best describes the tone of the following passage? "As Murray quickly slammed on his breaks, he saw the red truck skidding toward him. He realized his fate had at long last caught up with him."
Scary
Sarcastic
Hopeful
Dark
How would you best describe the tone of this poem? "I never saw a purple cow, I never hope to see one. But I can tell you anyhow I'd rather see than be one."
Humorous
Sarcastic
Disapproving
Religious
What is the tone of this phrase? "Smile and the world smiles with you."
Exhilarating
Cautious
Cheerful
Serious
Read the following short story excerpt and identify the tone: "The desk clerk was an unfriendly man- pale, gaunt, and stooped-over. Something about his smile seemed off, even disingenuous. Through his smile, Kylie glimpsed yellow-black rotting teeth. And his breath was as rancid as his disposition. He mentioned the funeral. Had I told him I am here for a funeral? Relieved to walk away from him, Kylie glanced at her key card. Her room number was thirteen. No way. She turned and, out of the corner of her eye, caught him glaring at her. The annoying, insipid smile was gone. Get out! Instead of leaving, she found herself progressing up a steep and narrow staircase in search of Room Thirteen."
Sentimental
Sorrowful
Foreboding
Hostile
Which statement is false about the excerpt? "The desk clerk was an unfriendly man - pale, gaunt, and stooped-over. Something about his smile seemed off, even disingenuous. Through his smile, Kylie glimpsed yellow-black rotting teeth. And his breath was as rancid as his disposition. He mentioned the funeral. Had I told him I was here for a funeral? Relieved to walk away from him, Kylie glanced at her key card. Her room number was thirteen. No way. She turned and, out of the corner of her eye, caught him glaring at her. The annoying, insipid smile was gone. Get out! Instead of leaving, she found herself progressing up a steep and narrow staircase in search of Room Thirteen. "
The author's tone is revealed in Kylie's thoughts (written in italics)
The mood of the piece is chilling
The language, characters, and internal monologue help create the tone
The tone of the excerpt changes from the beginning to the end
True or false: Though the same action can be taking place in two different pieces, the tone can be different.
True
False
Read the two versions of the scene below, then determine the correct statement that follows.
Version One
The captain noted the ocean's depth was approximately 800 feet as the boat stopped. The regulations required that burial at sea must occur at least three nautical miles from shore and at a depth of at least 600 feet. The captain notified the family that they could begin the service.
Version Two
"At last," thought the captain, " we've reached a spot where the depth of the ocean was near 800 feet." He was nauseous from the heat and thought the regulations regarding burials at sea were ridiculously strict. He hurriedly told the family they needed to begin their service.
The tone of Version One is sad, while the tone of Version Two is angry
The tone of Version One is objective; the tone of Version Two is uncaring
The tone of both pieces is objective
The tone of both pieces is sad
