Tone Diction Connotation

What is the tone of the passage below?

We have come together this afternoon to mourn the deaths of sixteen miners—our friends and neighbors—who were trapped by fire yesterday, deep below the earth. They lived bravely and they died too soon, leaving behind grieving wives and bewildered children. We bid them a final farewell.

• forgiving

• sorrowful

• angry

Select ALL of the words below that have a positive connotation.

• Relaxed

• Lackadaisical

• Easygoing

• Chill

• Lazy

Select ALL that apply: How can we identify tone?

• By looking at the description of the setting

• By looking at the plot line of the story

• By looking at the author's word choice

• By looking at the author's Diction

How do words like grim, sorrow, & melancholy affect the tone of a story?

• Creates a courageous and inspirational tone

• Creates a formal and no nonsense tone

• Creates a fun and lighthearted tone

• Creates a depressing and gloomy tone

How can the tone of a piece of writing be determined?

• By counting the number of words in the text

• By analyzing the connotations of the words and phrases used

• By looking at the punctuation marks used

• By the font size and style used in the text

Which sentence best uses connotation to create a foreboding atmosphere?

• The night was dark and full of terrors.

• The night was silent.

• The stars twinkled brightly in the night sky.

• The moon was full and bright, illuminating the path.

How do words like playful, whimsical, & joyful affect the tone of a story?

• Creates a fun and lighthearted tone

• Creates a courageous and inspirational tone

• Creates a formal and no nonsense tone

• Creates a depressing and gloomy tone

Which term refers to the feelings that a word evokes - positive, negative, or neutral?

• denotation

• connotation

• shades of meaning

"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

Which phrase has a negative connotation?

• Squandered his time

• Invested his time