Tone

What does “tone” in literature refer to?

• The moral of the story

• The rhythm of the sentences

• The main theme of the text

• The author’s attitude toward the subject or audience

Which tone is best represented by the sentence: “Oh, wonderful! Another test tomorrow—just what I needed!”

• Sarcastic

• Formal

• Joyful

• Excited

In an academic essay, which tone is most appropriate?

• Informal and playful

• Serious and objective

• Angry and frustrated

• Humorous and sarcastic

What is the main purpose of tone in literature?

• To show the setting of the story

• To reveal the author’s mood

• To influence how the reader feels about the subject

• To decide the genre of the text

Which of the following is NOT a way to identify tone in a text?

• Word choice and diction

• Sentence structure

• Figurative language

• Page number of the text

“The sun danced across the sky, painting the world with golden laughter.” What is the tone?

• Joyful

• Sad

• Angry

• Fearful

Which tone is being used if the author describes a war scene with words like “blood-soaked,” “screams,” and “devastation”?

• Peaceful

• Horrified

• Excited

• Neutral

“The abandoned house groaned in the wind, each creak whispering secrets of the past.” What tone does this sentence suggest?

• Hopeful

• Objective

• Mysterious

• Cheerful

“One must consider the consequences before taking such an action.” What tone does this sentence suggest?

• Informal

• Formal/Serious

• Playful

• Sarcastic

“Hey, what’s up? Wanna hang out later?” What tone does this sentence suggest?

• Serious

• Mysterious

• Formal

• Informal