Tone Definitions
Purpose Def.
Tone Practice
Purpose Practice
Main Idea
100
Definition: negative, not hopeful Word: ____________________
What is pessimistic
100
Definition: To tell about an event in your life Word: _______________
What is To share a personal experience
100
The wedding was beautiful. The beach was calm and lit by the sunrise. The bride and groom cried as they said their vows, and everyone cheered when they kissed. Tone:____________
What is lighthearted
100
Katina and her brother, Jess were playing with the water hose outside one day. Jess was hiding from Katina so she wouldn't squirt him with the water. The back door opened and Katina pointed the water hose toward the door. It was Mom and she was dripping wet! Purpose:_____________
What is entertain
100
Katina and her brother, Jess were playing with the water hose outside one day. Jess was hiding from Katina so she wouldn't squirt him with the water. The back door opened and Katina pointed the water hose toward the door. It was Mom and she was dripping wet! Main idea:_________________________
What is the kids were playing w/ water and squirted their mom.
200
Definition: snotty, arrogant Word:_________________
What is lofty
200
Definition: To give facts and details Word:_______________
What is to inform
200
Our car almost ran into a tree when some deer ran into the road. It slid off the shoulder and into a ditch. My heart pounded, but we were ok. Tone:___________________
What is anxious
200
Calligraphy is a form of handwriting . A special pen must be used. Letters are formed using up and down strokes. Old documents are usually written in this form. Diplomas , certificates and other awards are written in calligraphy. It is an interesting form of handwriting. Purpose:_____________
What is inform
200
Calligraphy is a form of handwriting . A special pen must be used. Letters are formed using up and down strokes. Old documents are usually written in this form. Diplomas , certificates and other awards are written in calligraphy. It is an interesting form of handwriting. Main Idea:_______________________
What is calligraphy is a way to write using a special pen and technique.
300
Definition: doubting, not trusting Word:_____________________
What is cynical
300
Definition: To give personal feelings and opinions Word:_______________________
What is to express one's self
300
Oh my gosh! I couldn't believe my ears. He asked me to marry him. I screamed and cried and laughed all at once! We couldn't wait to tell our parents. They went crazy with joy and couldn't stop talking about it. Tone:____________
What is hysterical
300
It was a glorious morning in Texas. The sun was shining through the trees. I couldn't wait to find my fishing pole and call my friend Jack to go fishing. We had a great time on these early morning fishing trips. We took our dogs with us and the dogs would swim in the lake while we fished. It was so funny to watch those dogs paddle around the lake. Purpose:_____
What is share a personal experience
300
It was a glorious morning in Texas. The sun was shining through the trees. I couldn't wait to find my fishing pole and call my friend Jack to go fishing. We had a great time on these early morning fishing trips. We took our dogs with us and the dogs would swim in the lake while we fished. It was so funny to watch those dogs paddle around the lake.Main Idea:______
What is 2 boys went fishing at the lake and took their dogs too.
400
Definition: positive outlook, hopeful Word:__________________
What is optimistic
400
Definition: To urge to act Word:_______________
What is to persuade
400
Wow! He was so embarrased when milk flew out of his nose. He looked like an elephant squirting water out of his trunk. The whole class laughed, but so did he. Tone:___________________
What is satirical
400
The Slim-Fast 12000 will cause you to lose pounds and inches from your body fast (along with a low calorie diet)! This amazing machine helps you to exercise correctly and provides an easy video to show you the proper way to exercise. Send $75.99 and begin exercising today. Purpose:________
What is to persuade
400
The Slim-Fast 12000 will cause you to lose pounds and inches from your body in one month(along with a low calorie diet)! This amazing machine helps you to exercise correctly and provides an easy video to show you the proper way to exercise. Send $75.99 and begin exercising today. Main Idea:___________
What is Use the slim o matic to help you loose weight.
500
Definition: open minded, without bias Word:__________________
What is objective
500
Definition: To offer for enjoyment Word:________________
What is to entertain
500
The test was so hard. I don't think I passed it. My mom will kill me if my grade drops. Then I'll be grounded. Tone:____________
What is pessimistic
500
The graduation went very well. It was in the new auditorium. Over 700 seniors were there along with 2,000 people in the stands. It lasted over 2 hours, but it was worth it. Purpose:____________
What is to describe and event.
500
The graduation went very well. It was in the new auditorium. Over 700 seniors were there along with 2,000 people in the stands. It lasted over 2 hours, but it was worth it. Main Idea:____________
What is The graduation was big and went well.