Word Choices!

What is the tone of this sentence: "I won the game fair and square-and I'll fight anyone says differently!"

• Delighted
• Angry
• Bored
• Deceitful 

Tags

CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B

Tone is mostly related to:

• Emotion
• Puncuation
• Erudition
• People

What kind of tone would you most likely find in a newspaper article that endorses a political candidate?

• gloom and despair
• optimism and enthusiasm
• sarcasm and anger
• fear and loathing

What might be the setting of a story with a lighthearted, relaxed mood?

• a drafty old castle
• the beach on a sunny day
• a junior high school math class
• an isolated cottage in the woods

A story's mood is implied, instead of stated outright.  What does "implied" mean?

• declared
• hinted at
• denied
• deceptive

The words "climatic" and "climactic" have similar_____ but different ______. 

• sounds; meanings
• synonyms; antonyms
• spelling; sounds
• menaings; spellings

The performers diverted the guest with a variety of jokes and songs.  What's an antonym for "diverted?" 

• entertained
• bored
• satisfied
• punctured

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

Voldemort was a malevolent force in the world--cruel, violent and evil.  In this sentence, you can define the word "malevolent" through the use of:

• antonyms
• synonyms
• homonyms
• homophones

The judge issued an injunction that ordered the accused criminal to remain under house arrest. What is the best synonym for "injunction?"

• question
• official command
• crime
• guilty verdict

Connotations are the _______ that are associated with words. 

• Emotions
• Meanings
• Synonyms
• Details