Determining a Writer's Tone: Key Concepts and Techniques
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English
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6th - 10th Grade
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Liam Anderson
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the key to understanding a writer's tone?
Examining the length of the text
Paying attention to their words
Analyzing the plot
Looking at the title
Tags
CCSS.RL.5.4
CCSS.RL.6.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does a writer's diction reveal?
The setting of the story
The writer's attitude towards the audience and subject
The genre of the text
The writer's favorite words
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.6
CCSS.RI.7.9
CCSS.RI.8.6
CCSS.RL.6.6
CCSS.RL.7.6
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What tone is a writer using if they use academic words?
Informal
Formal or scholarly
Humorous
Casual
Tags
CCSS.RL.11-12.4
CCSS.RL.6.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How do writers use tone as a tool of persuasion?
By using complex sentences
By using specific words and phrases
By writing long paragraphs
By avoiding punctuation
Tags
CCSS.RL.11-12.4
CCSS.RL.6.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What tone do news articles typically use?
Humorous
Sarcastic
Casual
Formal and serious
Tags
CCSS.RI.11-12.10
CCSS.RI.6.10
CCSS.RI.7.10
CCSS.RI.8.10
CCSS.RI.9-10.10
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the denotation of a word?
Its usage in literature
Its dictionary definition
Its historical background
Its emotional impact
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What can the word 'apple' represent besides its dictionary definition?
A type of flower
A type of animal
A symbol of original sin and temptation
A type of vegetable
Tags
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
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