Analyzing Word Choice and Tone to Reveal Purpose

What is the author's purpose when using a neutral tone and facts?

• To entertain

• To persuade

• To inform

• To reflect

A passage ends with “That’s why everyone should recycle today.” What’s the tone?

• Formal

• Persuasive

• Disappointed

• Informative

“The city was buzzing with energy as lights danced across the skyline.” What is the purpose?

• To inform

• To reflect

• To explain

• To entertain

Which type of language uses strong emotional words to sway readers?

• Objective

• Explanatory

• Informational

• Emotionally charged

Which example is most likely written to explain?

• “She felt overwhelmed by the noise in the stadium.”

• “First, mix the ingredients. Then, pour into a pan.”

• “That movie was a complete disaster.”

• “The sun warmed her face gently.”

A passage begins with statistics and ends by urging action. What’s the main purpose?

• To persuade

• To inform

• To reflect

• To entertain

What does “slanted language” most often try to do?

• Present balanced facts

• Hide the author’s opinion

• Influence the reader’s view

• Entertain the audience

“The policy change was reckless and completely unjustified.” What is the purpose?

• To entertain

• To reflect

• To persuade

• To inform

What is tone in a text?

• The plot structure

• The author’s opinion

• The sentence type

• The author’s attitude

Which phrase best signals a reflective purpose?

• A. “Researchers found”

• B. “I’ll never forget”

• C. “This results in...”

• D. “Burst into laughter”