Tone, Mood, Voice

Change the tone of this sentence:

The movie was amazing! I was laughing so hard!

Select the text where the author's tone is positive:

• The movie was amazing! I was laughing so hard I cried!

• You can only watch infantile humor for so long before you want to punch yourself in the face.

Select the text where the author's tone is negative:

• The movie was amazing! I was laughing so hard I cried!

• You can only watch infantile humor for so long before you want to punch yourself in the face.

Authors choose their words with _______.

Which sentence sounds more serious?

• I need to speak to you outside.

  
  

  Necesito hablar contigo afuera.

• Hey, can I speak to you outside real quick?

  
  

  Oye, ¿puedo hablar contigo afuera rapidito?

____ is the writer's attitude expressed in their writing.

Select the text where the author's tone is negative:

• My little brother is so stubborn. He never shuts up.

• My little brother is very determined. He never gives up.

Select the text where the author's tone is positive:

• Why is that weirdo calling me again after all this time?

• I’m so excited that he called! I’ve been hoping to hear from him.

Select the text where the author's tone is negative:

• My little brother is so stubborn. He never shuts up.

• My little brother is very determined. He never gives up.

Select the text where the author's tone is positive:

• My little brother is so stubborn. He never shuts up.

• My little brother is very determined. He never gives up.