Identify the Tone
"What a wonderful surprise!"
Excited/Delighted
What tone means showing amusement or playfulness?
Humorous/Playful
“The tiny puppy bounced joyfully.” Which word signals the tone?
Joyfully
Tone is the attitude of whom?
The author or speaker
“Oh great, another pop quiz.” Identify the likely tone.
Sarcastic/Annoyed
"I suppose that will have to do."
Reluctant/Disappointed
What tone expresses deep sadness?
Sorrowful/Mournful
“He trudged through the endless rain.” What tone do these words suggest?
Weary/Gloomy
Mood is the feeling experienced by whom?
The reader/audience
“Please consider the evidence before deciding.” Identify the tone.
Reasoned/Persuasive
“You never listen to a word I say!”
Frustrated/Angry
What tone shows doubt or disbelief?
Skeptical
Replace “said” with a verb that creates an angry tone.
Snapped/Shouted/Growled
A narrator sounds cheerful, but the reader feels uneasy. Can tone and mood differ?
Yes
“The sun will rise again; tomorrow is a new chance.” Identify the tone.
Hopeful/Optimistic
“The old house stood silently, guarding its secrets.”
Mysterious/Ominous
What tone means treating something with serious respect?
Solemn/Reverent
“A brilliant plan,” she muttered after it failed. What tone?
Sarcastic
“The writer mocks the king.” Is “mocking” tone or mood?
Tone
“How dare you accuse me without proof?” Identify the tone.
Indignant/Outraged
“Despite every setback, we will succeed.”
Determined/Hopeful
What tone uses praise to mean criticism?
Sarcastic/Ironic
Change “The room was quiet” to create a frightening tone.
“An eerie silence swallowed the room.” is an example.
“The passage makes readers feel anxious.” Is “anxious” describing tone or mood?
Mood
“We remember those who came before us with gratitude.” Identify the tone.
Respectful/Reflective