Purpose, tone, and mood BW

What is the primary purpose of an author when writing a persuasive essay?

• To entertain the reader

• To inform the reader

• To convince the reader of a particular viewpoint

• To describe a setting

Which of the following best describes the mood of a text that uses words like "gloomy," "dreary," and "melancholic"?

• Joyful

• Sad

• Exciting

• Angry

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In a passage where the author uses a sarcastic tone, what is the likely intent?

• To express genuine admiration

• To criticize or mock

• To provide factual information

• To create suspense

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How does the mood of a story differ from its tone?

• Mood is the author's attitude, while tone is the feeling the reader gets.

• Mood is the feeling the reader gets, while tone is the author's attitude.

• Mood and tone are the same.

• Mood is about the setting, while tone is about the characters.

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Read the following sentence: "The sun smiled down on the cheerful children playing in the park." What is the tone of this sentence?

• Somber

• Joyful

• Neutral

• Angry

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An author writes a story about a dystopian future where freedom is restricted. What might be the author's purpose?

• To entertain with a light-hearted story

• To warn about the dangers of losing freedom

• To describe a historical event

• To provide instructions on future living

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If a passage describes a stormy night with howling winds and crashing waves, what mood is likely being conveyed?

• Calm

• Tense

• Joyful

• Indifferent

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Consider a passage where the author uses formal language and complex sentences. What tone might this suggest?

• Informal

• Casual

• Serious

• Humorous

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Why might an author choose to use a hopeful tone in a story about overcoming adversity?

• To make the story more realistic

• To inspire and uplift the reader

• To confuse the reader

• To provide factual information

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In a narrative where the protagonist faces numerous challenges but remains optimistic, what is the likely emotional impact on the reader?

• The reader feels discouraged

• The reader feels inspired

• The reader feels indifferent

• The reader feels confused

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