Tone Quiz

Identify the author's tone in the following passage: 'The sun shone brightly, casting a warm glow over the peaceful meadow.'

• Chaotic and disorganized

• Peaceful and positive

• Cold and uninviting

• Dark and ominous

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

Identify the author's tone in the following passage: 'The storm raged on, with thunder booming and lightning flashing across the dark sky.'

• Intense or dramatic

• Happy and joyful

• Calm and peaceful

• Boring and uninteresting

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

Identify the author's tone in the following passage: 'The children laughed and played, filling the air with joy and happiness.'

• Bored and indifferent

• Joyful and happy

• Sad and melancholy

• Angry and frustrated

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

Analyzing tone in a passage: Read the following excerpt and identify the tone: 'The old house stood silent and eerie, with its windows boarded up and the wind howling through the broken shutters.'

• Peaceful and serene

• Eerie and unsettling

• Loud and boisterous

• Cheerful and inviting

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

Analyzing tone in a passage: Read the following excerpt and identify the tone: 'The bustling city streets were filled with the sounds of honking cars and hurried footsteps, creating a sense of chaos and urgency.'

• Calm and relaxed

• Peaceful and serene

• Chaotic and urgent

• Energetic and lively

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

Analyzing tone in a passage: Read the following excerpt and identify the tone: 'The gentle waves lapped against the shore, creating a soothing and peaceful atmosphere.'

• Exciting and thrilling

• Soothing and peaceful

• Sad and depressing

• Annoying and chaotic

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

Interpreting the tone of a text: What is the tone of the poem 'The Road Not Taken' by Robert Frost?

• Sad and melancholic

• Contemplative and reflective

• Angry and aggressive

• Excited and energetic

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.10

Interpreting the tone of a text: What is the tone of the short story 'The Tell-Tale Heart' by Edgar Allan Poe?

• Happy, joyful, and lighthearted

• Exciting, adventurous, and thrilling

• Dark, suspenseful, and eerie

• Peaceful, calm, and serene

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

Using evidence to support tone analysis: Provide specific examples from the text to support your analysis of the author's tone in the passage: 'The sun shone brightly, casting a warm glow over the peaceful meadow.'

• Negative and chaotic

• Cold and unwelcoming

• Neutral and indifferent

• Positive and peaceful

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

Using evidence to support tone analysis: Provide specific examples from the text to support your analysis of the author's tone in the passage: 'The storm raged on, with thunder booming and lightning flashing across the dark sky.'

• boring and uneventful

• cheerful and lighthearted

• calm and peaceful

• intense and dramatic

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4