Analyzing Author's Tone and Attitude

Which of the following sets of words describes a negative tone?

• Enthusiastic, encouraging

• Snide, dismissive, sarcastic

• Understanding, appreciative

• Formal, informal

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What is a key benefit of understanding an author's tone?

• It helps in memorizing the text more easily.

• It allows for better comprehension of informational texts.

• It improves one's ability to write poetry.

• It makes the text appear longer.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

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What does an author's tone primarily communicate?

• The author's personal writing style.

• The author's feelings or attitude towards their topic.

• The formality or informality of the writing.

• The overall plot or theme of the text.

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What term do sociologists and linguists use to describe the difference in tone based on social conventions and customs?

• Dialect

• Accent

• Register

• Lexicon

Using extremely formal language and high-minded gratitude for a small birthday gift might be perceived as what?

• Polite and respectful

• Sincere and heartfelt

• Sarcastic or insulting

• Appropriate and customary

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

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What is an effective way to determine an author's attitude towards their subject?

• Analyzing the length of the sentences.

• Counting the number of paragraphs.

• Analyzing the author's word choice.

• Checking the publication date.

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In the hot dog comparison, what does the contrast between "oceans of ink" and "droplet of ink" suggest about the attention given to different hot dogs?

• All hot dogs receive equal attention.

• Chicago and New York hot dogs are less popular.

• The half-smoke receives disproportionately less attention compared to the others.

• The author prefers writing about Chicago and New York hot dogs.

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The phrase "holier-than-thou prohibition of ketchup" suggests the author views Chicago hot dog enthusiasts as what?

• Very traditional and respectful of culinary rules.

• Overly strict or pretentious about their food preferences.

• Creative and innovative in their hot dog preparation.

• Unaware of proper hot dog etiquette.

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The use of the word "dubious" to describe the "dirty-water" cooking style of New York hot dogs implies the author finds this method to be what?

• Efficient and practical.

• Questionable or unappetizing.

• Authentic and traditional.

• Innovative and modern.

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What is the main difference between an author's tone and their authorial voice?

• Tone is consistent across all topics, while voice is specific to a topic.

• Tone refers to the author's style, while voice refers to their feelings.

• Tone is specific to a topic, while voice is the author's consistent style across topics.

• Tone is only found in fiction, while voice is only found in non-fiction.

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