Author's Tone & Word Choice Quiz

What does "tone" refer to in writing or speaking?

• The writer's or speaker's attitude toward their subject

• The main theme of the work

• The length of the sentences used

• The number of characters in the story

What is an important part of the full meaning of a work?

• The emotional coloring or meaning

• The number of pages

• The font size used

• The publication date

Which of the following is NOT related to the tone of a work?

• The emotional meaning

• The writer's attitude

• The number of chapters

• The audience's perception

Which of the following is a positive word choice?

• Thrifty

• Inexpensive

• Hoard

• Weird

Which of the following is a neutral word choice?

• Intruder

• Unique

• Visitor

• Save

Which of the following might be a theme?

• "Love conquers all"

• "The sky is blue"

• "The cat is sleeping"

• "The book is on the table"

If the theme is "love conquers all," what might the tone be?

• Optimistic, hopeful, or inspirational

• Sad, gloomy, or dark

• Angry, furious, or mad

• Confused, lost, or puzzled

If the theme is "violence only leads to more violence," what might the tone be?

• Pessimistic, cautionary, or persuasive

• Joyful, cheerful, or happy

• Excited, thrilled, or ecstatic

• Bored, uninterested, or dull

Which of the following best describes a theme?

• An underlying message

• A character's dialogue

• A chapter title

• A page number