The writer is trying to connect with the audience
  • confident, authoritative
  • upbeat, optimistic
  • nostalgic, sentimental wistful
  • friendly, inclusive, engaging
The author sounds like they miss a time when the world was a better place
  • confident, authoritative
  • upbeat, optimistic
  • nostalgic, sentimental wistful
  • passionate, enthusiastic, zealous
The writer sounds positive
  • confident, authoritative
  • upbeat, optimistic
  • sarcastic, humorous 
  • passionate, enthusiastic, zealous
The writer is (or is trying to sound like) an expert
  • confident, authoritative
  • upbeat, optimistic
  • sarcastic, humorous 
  • passionate, enthusiastic, zealous
The author is trying to be funny
  • confident, authoritative
  • moralising, condescending, patronising
  • sarcastic, humorous 
  • passionate, enthusiastic, zealous
The author sounds smug, or is making judgements about others
  • confident, authoritative
  • moralising, condescending, patronising
  • sarcastic, humorous 
  • passionate, enthusiastic, zealous
The author is against governments or big corporations and/or believes things should change
  • frustrated, cynical, confrontational
  • measured, calm, cautious, moderated
  • sarcastic, humorous 
  • passionate, enthusiastic, zealous
The author is neutral, or it is hard to pick their tone because they seem to understand the issue
  • frustrated, cynical, confrontational
  • measured, calm, cautious, moderated
  • aggressive, hostile, outraged
  • passionate, enthusiastic, zealous
The author is angry
  • frustrated, cynical, confrontational
  • ominous
  • aggressive, hostile, outraged
  • passionate, enthusiastic, zealous
The author is trying to warn readers about a problem
  • frustrated, cynical, confrontational
  • upbeat, optimistic
  • aggressive, hostile, outraged
  • ominous
Authors set a TONE or MOOD in literature by conveying an emotion or emotions through _____________.
  • pictures
  • height
  • words
  • funny faces
What is the "tone" of a story?
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  • 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
true or false: tone is determined by description or dialogue
  • True
  • False
"We have some important news for you Mr. President.  We have discovered a terrorist plot against the United States" said the CIA agent.  The President closed the book, set it on the desk, and leaned forward, his eyes fixed straight ahead.  "Tell me everything you know." What is the tone of the dialogue?
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  • Informal
  • Happy
  • Serious
  • Optimistic
What is the tone of the following text?"I will not!" she shouted.  "I will not be left at the mercy of our enemies while you run away and hide, you coward!" 
  • pleased
  • suspicious 
  • happy
  • angry
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?
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  • Bitter
  • Respectful 
  • Objective
  • Humorous 
No sooner had she said it than there he was, "Mister Irresistible" himself.  Throwing big, cheesy winks at everyone in the room, walking with a swagger like a cartoon baseball player.  He slithered his way over to their side of the room.What word would you use to describe the tone of this passage?
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  • Enthusiastic 
  • Serious
  • Mocking
  • Sorrowful 
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?
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  • humorous 
  • persuasive 
  • anxious 
  • cheerful 
Perhaps because bats are nocturnal in habit, a wealth of thoroughly unreliable legend has grown up about them, and men have made of the harmless, even beneficial little beasts a means of expressing their unreasoned fears.  Bats were the standard paraphernalia for witches, the females half of humanity stood in terror that bats would become entangled in their hair.  Phrases crept into the language expressing man’s revulsion or ignorance—“Bat’s in the Belfry,” “Batty,” “Blind as a Bat.”
  • creepy
  • scary
  • informational
  • exciting
"Listen to what she says with an open heart and a critical mind. Love her even if she doesn't do what you hope..."
  • tragic
  • cheerful
  • desperate
  • sympathetic
What word would you use to describe the tone of this passage?
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  • Humorous
  • Persuasive
  • Anxious
  • Cheerful
What word would you use to describe the tone of this passage?
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  • Bitter
  • Respectful
  • Objective
  • Humorous
What word would you use to describe the tone of this passage?
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  • Enthusiastic
  • Serious
  • Mocking
  • Sorrowful
What word would you use to describe the tone of this passage?
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  • Ironic
  • Informational
  • Joyful
  • Dramatic
In my young years I took pride in the fact that luck was called a lady.  In fact, there were so few public acknowledgments of the female presence that I felt personally honored whenever nature and large ships were referred to as feminine.  But as I matured, I began to resent being considered a sister to a changeling as fickle as luck, as aloof as an ocean, and as frivolous as nature. 
  • bitter
  • informational
  • gloomy
  • excited
Today is very boring, it’s a very boring day, there is nothing much to look at, there is nothing much to say. There’s a peacock on my sneakers, there’s a penguin on my head, there’s a dormouse on my doorstep; I am going back to bed.
  • bored
  • tired
  • fanciful
  • exciting
Perhaps because bats are nocturnal in habit, a wealth of thoroughly unreliable legend has grown up about them, and men have made of the harmless, even beneficial little beasts a means of expressing their unreasonable fears.  Bats were the standard paraphernalia for witches, the females half of humanity stood in terror that bats would become entangled in their hair.  Phrases crept into the language expressing man’s revulsion or ignorance—“Bat’s in the Belfry,” “Batty,” “Blind as a Bat.”
  • creepy
  • scary
  • informational
  • exciting
The Blue Jay is jumping on the tree singing and dancing happily.What is the blue jay's tone while singing?
  • Joyful
  • Dreamy
  • Confused
  • sweet
Authors set a TONE or MOOD in literature by conveying an emotion or emotions through ________.
  • space
  • height
  • words
  • funny faces
Which word accurately describes the son's tone in the following dialogue? Father: We are going to Disney World! Son: Yay!!!! 
  • irritated
  • annoyed
  • uninterested
  • ecstatic
What is the tone of this image? 
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  • elated
  • appreciative
  • accusing
  • conceited
'The sun was bright and the sky was clear. Joan jogged down the path with Rex at her side and smiled about last night's victory.' What's the tone?
  • cheerful
  • depressing
  • determined
  • suspenseful
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
_________ is the author's attitude(or feelings) about the subject
  • Tone
  • Mood
  • Speaker
  • Author's Purpose
What is the tone of the following sentence?Bursting through the door, the flustered mother screamed uncontrollably at the innocent teacher who gave her child an F.
  • angry
  • witty
  • suspicious
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