Tone Test 4 Make Up

Which tone word best describes a person who rudely interrupts a teacher to criticize their lesson?

• Impartial

• Insolent

• Effusive

• Sentimental

Tags

CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B

A speech filled with overly dramatic emotions and exaggerated expressions would best be described as:

• Moralistic

• Effusive

• Sardonic

• Turgid

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

A novel that is overly complex and full of unnecessary long-winded descriptions could be described as:

• Taunting

• Turgid

• Insipid

• Contentious

Tags

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

If a judge listens to a case without showing favoritism to either side, they are being:

• Sardonic

• Insolent

• Impartial

• Contentious

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

A person who constantly criticizes others’ behavior based on a strict moral code might be called:

• Moralistic

• Turgid

• Effusive

• Impartial

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

If someone makes fun of another person in a mocking and ridiculing way, their tone is:

• Taunting

• Sentimental

• Moralistic

• Turgid

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

A story that lacks excitement, passion, or any distinguishing qualities might be considered:

• Insipid

• Effusive

• Taunting

• Sardonic

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

If a person frequently reminisces about the past with deep emotion and nostalgia, their tone might be:

• Insolent

• Contentious

• Sentimental

• Turgid

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

At the debate tournament, the discussion quickly became ​ (a)   as the two teams refused to back down from their opposing viewpoints. The judge, however, remained ​ (b)   , carefully considering each argument without showing favoritism. One of the speakers became ​ (c)   , rudely interrupting the opposing team and making sarcastic remarks in a ​ (d)   tone.

In contrast, another participant became overly ​ (e)   expressing an extreme level of emotion after delivering their speech. 

• contentious
• impartial
• insolent
• sardonic
• effusive

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

Meanwhile, an audience member yawned, finding the discussion (a)   and lacking any real excitement. Afterward, the coach gave a (b)   lecture about ethics and fair play, reminding the students to uphold strong moral values. As the tournament ended, a student became (c)   , reminiscing about their first debate competition with nostalgia. However, their opponent stood nearby, making (d)   comments, attempting to provoke them. Another student’s response to this mocking was (e)   , filled with overly complex and pompous language that seemed to impress no one.

• Insipid
• Moralistic
• Sentimental
• Taunting
• Turgid

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4