Tone

What word would you use to describe the tone of this passage?

• Enthusiastic

• Mocking

• Serious

• Sorrowful

What is the tone?

• Annoying

• Excited

• Calm

• Scary

"The sun was bright and the sky was clear. Joan jogged down the path with Rex at her side and smiled about last night's victory." What's the tone?

• Cheerful

• Determined

• Suspenseful

• Mocking

What is the tone?

• Concerned

• Proud

• Embarrassed

• Mocking

We have some important news for you Mr. President. We have discovered a terrorist plot against the United States said the CIA agent. The President closed the book, set it on the desk, and leaned forward, his eyes fixed straight ahead. Tell me everything you know.

What is the tone of the dialogue?

• Informal

• Happy

• Serious

• Optimistic

The author's attitude toward the subject matter is called ________.

• mood

• tone

The tone of this excerpt can be best described as:

• grim or serious

• playful and silly

• sarcastic 

• uncertain

Which word from this excerpt does NOT contribute to the tone?

• cramped

• glumly

• folded

• smelly

Identify an example of imagery that helps create the tone.

• ...so she would not be forgotten.

• The Baudelaire orphans went to the bedroom...

• Klaus looked distastefully at each ugly shirt Mrs. Poe had bought for him...

• Violet looked around...

The tone of this passage can be best described as:

• amused

• confused

• angry and hurt

• cold and distant