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AS Lit Tone Quiz

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 14mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Tone in literature refers to

a)

the volume at which a piece should be read

b)

the author's attitude towards the subject or audience

c)

the main theme of the story

d)

the feeling created in the reader

2.

Which of the following is NOT typically a way to convey tone?

a)

word choice

b)

sentence structure

c)

page layout

d)

punctuation

3.

A passage with short, abrupt sentences is likely to create a ___________ tone.

a)

relaxed

b)

confused

c)

urgent

d)

happy

4.

Which of the following would NOT work as a tone word?

a)

peace

b)

blissful

c)

frantic

d)

critical

5.

The arrangement of words and phrases in a sentence is called

a)

connotations

b)

diction

c)

syntax

d)

thoughts

6.

The emotional associations or meanings of words is called

a)

connotations

b)

diction

c)

syntax

d)

feelings

7.

The author's choice of words is called

a)

connotations

b)

diction

c)

syntax

d)

writing

8.

"I failed the test, as I knew I would."

a)

objective

b)

sarcastic

c)

pessimistic

d)

triumphant

9.

"At last, after years of hard work, I got into my preferred college!"

a)

objective

b)

sarcastic

c)

pessimistic

d)

triumphant

10.

"The data suggests a cause and effect relationship."

a)

objective

b)

sarcastic

c)

pessimistic

d)

triumphant

11.

"Oh great. Another big writing assignment. Just what I needed."

a)

objective

b)

sarcastic

c)

pessimistic

d)

triumphant

12.
What word would you use to describe the tone of this passage?
a)
Ironic
b)
Informational
c)
Joyful
d)
Dramatic
13.
What word would you use to describe the tone of this passage?
a)
Enthusiastic
b)
Serious
c)
Mocking
d)
Sorrowful
14.
Ling was chewing the gum. When her teacher told her to spit it out and throw it in the trash, she talked back.
What tone did Ling use with her teacher?
a)
Apologetic
b)
Sarcastic
c)
Disrespectful
d)
uncertain
15.
What is the tone of this image? 
a)
elated
b)
appreciative
c)
accusing
d)
conceited