Author's Tone
The author’s tone in the sentence “She spoke in a monotonous voice” is ___.
Dull, flat, lifeless
The weather was balmy, with a gentle, warm breeze. What does balmy mean?
Mild or pleasant
Which punctuation goes in this sentence? I bought apples bananas and oranges.
Comma (I bought apples, bananas, and oranges.)
Identify the figurative language in this sentence: “The classroom was a zoo.”
Metaphor
What is the mode of this prompt? “Explain how social media affects student sleep.”
Informational
Which tone word best describes a passage filled with excitement and high energy?
Enthusiastic, energetic, exuberant
The student was meticulous, carefully organizing every detail. What does meticulous mean?
Very careful and precise
Add correct punctuation to this sentence: I was tired but I kept working
I was tired, but I kept working.
Identify the figurative language: “Time is a thief.”
Metaphor
What is the mode of this prompt: “Tell a story about a time you faced a difficult decision.”
Narrative
What tone word means “mocking or sneering in a hurtful way”?
sarcastic, ironic, snide
The politician’s perfunctory speech lacked emotion. What does perfunctory mean?
Done with little interest or care; disinterested
Fix the sentence: He brought three things to class his book, his pencil, and his laptop.
He brought three things to class: his book, his pencil, and his laptop.
Which device is used in “The wind whispered through the trees”?
Personification
Read this prompt: “Write an essay explaining the benefits of exercise and how it improves mental health.”
What is the mode and topic?
Mode: Informational; Topic: Benefits of exercise and mental health
Identify the tone: “Though the future seemed bleak, she never stopped smiling.”
Hopeful, optimistic, uplifiting
Despite the cacophony of the city, she remained focused. What does cacophony mean?
Loud, jarring noise
Add a semicolon to correctly join the two ideas: I enjoy swimming I also like running.
I enjoy swimming; I also like running.
What kind of figurative language is this? “She’s as busy as a bee.”
Simile
Identify the topic and mode:
You have read two texts about the impact of personal responsibility on academic success. One author argues that students should be entirely responsible for their own learning, while the other emphasizes the role of teachers, parents, and school systems in student success.
Write an argumentative essay explaining whether student success depends more on individual effort or support from others. Use evidence from both texts in your response.
Argumentative:
Topic: whether student success depends more on individual effort
List three words that could describe the author's tone in a persuasive essay.
Convincing, passionate, assertive, persuasive, compelling, zealous, impassioned, confident, forceful
The teacher gave a succinct explanation that was brief but clear. What does succinct mean?
Add the correct punctuation: She was tired she stayed up anyway.
She was tired; she stayed up anyway.
Explain what this metaphor means: “His words were daggers.”
His words were hurtful or emotionally painful
You have read two texts about how technology affects learning. One author describes how laptops and online tools make school more exciting and interactive, while the other author warns that screens can be distracting and reduce focus.
Write a short story about a student who experiences both the benefits and drawbacks of using technology in school
Topic: the benefits and drawbacks of using technology in school
Mode: narrative