Style and Tone

What is the mood of the following sentence: 'The sun shone brightly on the happy children playing in the park'?

• sad

• excited

• tired

• happy

Which of the following is an example of figurative language: A) The tree's branches reached out like arms B) The tree was tall C) The tree had green leaves

• The tree's shadow was long

• A

• The tree's bark was rough

• The tree's roots were deep

What is the connotation of the word 'slim': A) Thin B) Skinny C) Elegant

• E) Frail

• A) Thin

• C) Delicate

• D) Gaunt

Identify the formal tone in the sentence: 'Please be advised that the meeting has been rescheduled to next Monday.'

• Demanding and aggressive

• Casual and informal

• Rude and unprofessional

• Polite and professional

Which sentence has an informal tone: A) The report must be submitted by Friday B) Hey, can you get me that report by Friday? C) Please ensure the report is handed in by Friday

• B) Hey, can you get me that report by Friday?

• D) Yo, can you hand in that report by Friday?

• C) Please ensure the report is handed in by Friday

• A) The report must be submitted by Friday

What is the style of writing that uses exaggerated statements or claims for effect?

• exaggeration

• understatement

• literalism

• hyperbole

In the sentence 'The old house creaked and groaned in the wind', what mood is created by the words 'creaked' and 'groaned'?

• Exciting and thrilling

• Eerie and unsettling

• Sad and melancholic

• Happy and joyful

Which of the following sentences has a positive connotation: A) The politician was cunning B) The politician was shrewd C) The politician was clever

• A) The politician was devious

• B) The politician was sly

• C) The politician was manipulative

• C) The politician was clever

Identify the figurative language in the sentence: 'The stars danced playfully in the night sky.'

• Personification

• Hyperbole

• Metaphor

• Simile

What is the tone of the sentence: 'I cannot believe you would do such a thing!'

• Angry or frustrated

• Disapproving or shocked

• Confused or indifferent

• Amused or entertained