Purpose Vocab
What does the tone term "critical" mean?
severely judging people or things
What is the author's purpose for the terms of service for using the social networking site, Facebook?
to inform
The moment the words were out of my mouth, I wished I could take them back. I didn't mean to hurt Keith's feelings. He is such a nice person, and he certainly doesn't deserve to be treated so poorly. I guess the stress from my job has been more than I can handle. Instead of taking my problems out on him, I need to deal directly with the people who create the stress. If only I didn't care so much what people thought of me at work, then this would not have happened. The tone of the passage can be described as:
a. funny
b. regretful
c. admiring
b. regretful
What does the tone term "bitter" mean?
a sour reaction
What does the tone term "optimistic" mean?
a positive or bright view of the future?
What is the author's purpose for the list of ingredients on the side of a candy bar wrapper?
to inform
No one should have the right to blare loud music from a car’s sound system. a. neutral b. biased
biased
Alonzo winked at his mother's shocked gaze and with a smile he said, "sausage and pepperoni pizza for breakfast makes perfect sense. Allow me to demonstrate. You have your tomato. Tomato is technically a fruit. You have your cheese. Cheese is a dairy product. You have your crust… necessary carbs for quick energy in the morning. And don't forget the sausage and the pepperoni… my protein. If you think about it, it is just like bacon and eggs, toast, and orange juice." Still smiling, he added, "really, it is… well, almost." "Why are you looking at me that way?" The tone of this passage is
a. Funny/humorous b. Sad c. Insulting
a.) Funny/ humorous
What does the tone term "pessimistic" mean?
having a negative outlook
What is the author's purpose for a car bumper sticker warning people to "Click it or Ticket" in reference to wearing a seatbelt?
to persuade
the tone for: The Way Things Work by David Macaulay "The kind of nuclear reaction that happens inside a nuclear reactor is called nuclear fission. The fuel is uranium or plutonium, two very heavy elements which have many protons and neutrons in their nuclei." What is Macaulay’s tone in this passage? A) uncertain/confused B) scared/apprehensive C) factual/unbiased
C) factual/unbiased
Whether you are starting or continuing on the academic road to success, there are a series of markers that will help keep you on the path. First, you must believe. Believe in yourself, believe in others, and believe in the process of life. You are here for a purpose. Second, keep an open mind. Be aware of things that are working and things that are not. Be willing to make changes. Third, know when you need help and be willing to ask for it. There are many people who can assist you; be specific when you ask for help. Fourth, use your resources: people, books, nature, experiences, events, travel-that which is seen and that which is unseen. Fifth, remember who you are and why you are here. Remind yourself what it is that you want to accomplish. Sixth, balance your life. There is a weariness that occurs when life's energies are out of harmony. Body, mind, and spirit need nurturing on a daily basis. Lastly, remember that storms never last. Which word best describes the author's attitude towards continuing on the "academic road to success"?
a. optimistic b. neutral c. pessimistic d. doubting
b.) neutral
The specific vocabulary words we choose to communicate a message.
Word Choice
What is the author's purpose for a fictional novel about a family trying to stick together and survive during the Great Depression in the Midwest in the 1930's?
to entertain
According to the principle of insurable interest, no one can be insured unless he or she stands to suffer financially or emotionally when a loss occurs. The main reason for this requirement is to permit measurement of the extent of the loss. --From Megginson et al., Business a. awestruck b. intimate c. formal d. pathetic
C.) formal?
What does author's tone mean?
The attitude the author has.
The ideas or feelings attached to a word
Connotation
What is the author's purpose for a section in a history textbook describing the conditions and causes of the Great Depression in the Midwest in the 1930's?
"Freedom," John Ruskin You will send your child, will you, into a room where the table is loaded with sweet wine and fruit-some poisoned, some not?-you will say to him, "Choose freely, my little child! It is so good for you to have freedom of choice; it forms your character-your individuality! If you take the wrong cup or the wrong berry, you will die before the day is over, but you will have acquired the dignity of a free child." What is Ruskin’s tone in this passage (consider his apparent feelings about young children having freedom)? A) sincere/honest B) sarcastic/mocking C) joyful/rejoicing
B) sarcastic/mocking?
he presentation was about to begin. The audience anxiously waited in their metal chairs and talked to one another about what they were going to learn. The presenter walked to the front of the room, introduced herself. The audience clapped for the presenter. The presenter repeated what the audience already knew, that a passing quiz score on the information would be required by the end of the day for continued employment in the company. The audience immediately took out note pads and pens, tablets, and recorders. The presenter, then, pointed to the screen at the front of the room and pushed a button on her laptop. Suddenly, the screen went blank. The audience members shifted uncomfortably in their seats as the presenter worked to solve the problem. Some members of the audience tried to help. Phone calls were made by the presenter as the audience waited while looking nervously at their watches.The overall feeling of the paragraph can be described as
a. remorseful. b. apprehensive c. mocking
d. vindictive
b.) apprehensive