Mr. Walker's Tone and Voice Quiz

What is tone used for in writing?

• Illustrate the author's emotion about a topic or genre

• Picking the right words and style to persuade someone

• Display the attitude the author has towards the subject of their writing

• All of the Above

The type of tone used when addressing someone of authority is...

Is the following sentence active or passive voice?

Ellen was washing her red car when I arrived.

• Active

• Passive

• Not Sure

The type of voice used to draw attention to the object an action is performed on, rather than the subject performing the action.

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The type of tone used when talking to friend and family is...

• Casual

• Serious

• Informal

• Academic

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 bungee jumping with you next week when I see you.  However, I changed my mind,  I'm not brave enough to jump off of the platform.  I keep having nightmares about my harness failing.
-Barry
Which word best describes the tone of this note?

• sarcastic
• confused
• pathetic
• frightened

Dear Alex, 
     Don't forget that our science project is due tomorrw.  I will revise and edit the report.  You will finish doing the poster.  Make sure to use neat handwriting.  I want a good grade, don't be a slacker.
-Brecken
Which word best describes the tone of this note?

• bossy
• friendly
• helpful
• confused

Dear Mom,
     Please come pick me up as soon as possible.  I hate it here at summer camp.  If you let me come home, I will keep my room clean for a year.  I will even clean the bathrooms.  PLEASE COME SOON!!
-Jeremy
Which word best describes the tone of this note?

• hostile
• desperate
• somber
• suspicious

Dear Karen,
I wanted to tell you the great news!  The doctors wanted to let you know that you have nothing to worry about.  Your blood work came back great, but just remember to lay off all that red meat!
-Amy
Which word best describes the tone of this note?

• optimistic
• pessimistic
• fearful
• expectant