An accurate definition of author's tone is
Author's Tone

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English
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6th - 8th Grade
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Hard
Jessica Holmes
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
15 mins • 1 pt
The overall atmosphere of a narrative
The author's attitude toward the subject she/he's writing about
The feelings evoked in the audience by a literary text
An author's style of writing
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
15 mins • 1 pt
Feelings evoked in the audience is known as:
Point-of-View
Summarization
Tone
Mood
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
15 mins • 1 pt
The tone and mood of a text:
Are synonymous
Can differ
Are stated by the author within the text
Are dependent upon the point-of-view of a piece
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
15 mins • 1 pt
What is the word that best describes the tone of the following passage? "As Murray quickly slammed on his breaks, he saw the red truck skidding toward him. He realized his fate had at long last caught up with him."
Scary
Sarcastic
Hopeful
Dark
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
15 mins • 1 pt
How would you best describe the tone of this poem? "I never saw a purple cow, I never hope to see one. But I can tell you anyhow I'd rather see than be one."
Humorous
Sarcastic
Disapproving
Religious
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
15 mins • 1 pt
What is the tone of this phrase? "Smile and the world smiles with you."
Exhilarating
Cautious
Cheerful
Serious
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
15 mins • 1 pt
Read the following short story excerpt and identify the tone: "The desk clerk was an unfriendly man- pale, gaunt, and stooped-over. Something about his smile seemed off, even disingenuous. Through his smile, Kylie glimpsed yellow-black rotting teeth. And his breath was as rancid as his disposition. He mentioned the funeral. Had I told him I am here for a funeral? Relieved to walk away from him, Kylie glanced at her key card. Her room number was thirteen. No way. She turned and, out of the corner of her eye, caught him glaring at her. The annoying, insipid smile was gone. Get out! Instead of leaving, she found herself progressing up a steep and narrow staircase in search of Room Thirteen."
Sentimental
Sorrowful
Foreboding
Hostile
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