Tone in Writing

Which tone would be suitable for a personal blog post?

• Formal

• Casual

• Empathetic

• Passionate

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Which sentence best demonstrates a humorous tone?

• If laughter is the best medicine, then my jokes must be a full-on hospital.

• I am deeply saddened by the recent events.

• The results of the experiment were as expected.

• The deadline is tomorrow, please submit your work on time.

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CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B

In a professional setting, what tone is typically used?

• Casual and relaxed

• Formal and respectful

• Playful and humorous

• Indifferent

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CCSS.SL.11-12.6

CCSS.W.11-12.1D

CCSS.W.11-12.2E

CCSS.W.9-10.1D

CCSS.W.9-10.2E

Identify the tone of the following sentence: 'In the realm of scientific inquiry, one must adhere to rigorous standards of evidence and methodology.'

• Informal and conversational

• Formal and academic

• Humorous and light-hearted

• Personal and subjective

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CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B

Identify the tone of the following sentence: 'With a heavy heart, she recounted the day's events, her voice barely above a whisper.'

• Angry

• Joyful

• Somber

• Excited

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CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B

Identify the tone of the following sentence: 'Despite the challenges, she faced each day with unwavering optimism and a smile that could light up a room.'

• Optimistic and uplifting

• Pessimistic and gloomy

• Indifferent and unemotional

• Angry and confrontational

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Identify the tone of the following sentence: 'Congratulations on your achievement! I knew you could do it.'

• formal and serious

• encouraging and proud

• warm and heartfelt

• gloomy and pessimistic

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Identify the tone of the following sentence: 'He ran into the room, late as usual, and declared, "I am perfectly on time!"'

• The tone is serious and respectful.

• The tone is humorous and ironic.

• The tone is sad and melancholic.

• The tone is angry and frustrated.

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CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B

Identify the tone of the following sentence: 'Hey there! How's it going?'

• Formal

• Conversational

• Scientific

• Aggressive

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Which of the following best describes the tone of this sentence: 'The endless, dark sky stretched out in all directions, swallowing the last sliver of the sun.'

• Lively and cheerful.

• Angry and aggressive.

• Sad, reflective, and thoughtful.

• Optimistic and hopeful.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4