Tone and Connotation

The ceremony symbolizes the end of our

days in middle school and the promise

of a good future.

Which word could the author replace good with to create a stronger tone?

• bright

• average

• long

• adequate

Tags

CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B

What do the tone of a piece of writing and a speaker's tone of voice have in common?

• In speech, tone is expressed by volume; in writing, tone is expressed by dialogue.

• In speech, tone is expressed by words; in writing, tone is expressed by punctuation.

• They are similar in that word choice and vocabulary affects them both.

• They aren't related at all.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B

"Lively" has a ___ connotation, while "hectic" has a ____ connotation.

• positive, negative

• negative, positive

Tags

CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.L.8.5C

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

What's the writer's attitude toward the subject called?

• mood

• tone

• theme

• metaphor

Tags

CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B

"Lively" and "hectic" have different feelings associated with them. Therefore, they have different ___.

• denotations

• connotations

Tags

CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B

the associations and emotional overtones attached to a word beyond its literal definition

• connotation

• diction

• hyperbole

• allusion

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

a writer or speaker’s attitude toward a subject

• metaphor

• hyperbole

• tone

• allteration

Tags

CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B

Which word has a more positive connotation than 'cheap'?

• Inexpensive

• Low-cost

• Budget

• Economical

Tags

CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What is the tone of the following sentence? 'The sun set over the horizon, painting the sky with hues of orange and pink, as the day gently came to a close.'

• Melancholic

• Serene

• Angry

• Indifferent

Tags

CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B

Which of the following sentences has a negative connotation?

• The aroma of the food was inviting.

• The stench of the garbage was overwhelming.

• The fragrance of the flowers was delightful.

• The scent of the perfume was enchanting.

Tags

CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4