Author's Tone

Dear Jordan,

I was thinking of you the other day. I remembered the time that we were paddleboating in the lake, and you fell out when you tried to "pet" a fish! I told the story to my family during dinner, and we all had a good laugh!

-Dan

Which word best describes the tone of this note?

• loving

• annoyed

• funny

• hopeful

Dear Paul,

I know that I told you that I would go camping with you next week when I see you. However, I changed my mind, I'm not brave enough to sleep outdoors . I keep having nightmares about bears.

-Barry

Which word best describes the tone of this note?

• sad

• tired

• happy

• scared

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?

• funny

• angry

• anxious

• tired

What is tone in writing?

• The reader's attitude toward the subject.

• The author's attitude toward the subject.

• The reader's feelings about the subject.

What is the tone of this photograph?

• Sad

• Scared

• Angry

• Happy

Which word indicates a tone of happiness to the following sentence:( Cite the evidence)

Bouncing into the room, she lit up the room with a joyous smile on her face as she told about wedding plans.

• room

• wedding

• joyful

It was the first football game for the Gators. The coach asked if everyone was ready. The players jumped and replied, "Yes!"

In what tone did the Gators's reply?

• Calm

• Scared

• Happy

• Excited