Tone of Voice

Change the tone of this sentence:

School is dull and unexciting.

What is the tone of the following text? "I will not!" she shouted. "I will not be left at the mercy of our enemies while you slink away!" (108).

• pleased

• angry

• happy

• suspicious

Change the tone of this passage:

She hesitated, listening for sounds of the creature. The forest seemed empty, but she could sense something else out there. Something watching and waiting.

Answer explanation

If you changed the tone from scary & suspenseful to wonderful or playful, or anything positive, then you are correct!

Which word accurately describes the son's tone in the following dialogue?

Father: We are going to Disney World!

Son: Yay!!!!

• Irritated

• annoyed

• excited

• uninterested

It was the first football game for the Gators. The coach asked if everyone was ready. The players jumped and replied, "Yes!" In what tone did the Gators's reply?

• calm

• serious

• happy

• enthusiastic

Change the tone of this passage from angry to excited:

I feel like throwing something! I was typing my paper and was almost finished. Then the power went out. Now my paper is lost. This is a horrible night.

Answer explanation

If your answer changed and added words that created excitement and awesomeness, good job!

Which sentence uses passive voice for an authoritative tone?

• Visitors leave before 9:00 p.m.

• Visitors are not allowed after 9:00 p.m.

What is the tone of the following passage?: "'However could she survive without her super dumb ex-boyfriend! How could she ever hope to find someone who could walk and chew gum at the same time! Whatever would she do!'"

• Formal

• Angry

• Resigned

• Ironic

Tone is...

• The author's approach to the topic

• How the reader is supposed to feel

• A sound included for sensory purposes

• Sentence structure

What is the tone of the following sentence? "The sun was shining brightly, and the children laughed as they played in the park."

• A) Melancholic

• B) Joyful

• C) Angry

• D) Suspicious