Tone Words I
After five years of cancer, he died. When he died, I wanted to die. I couldn’t imagine living without him in my life.
Which of the following tone words best suits the passage above?
Depressed
Contented
Comic
Derisive
1. Depressed
What tone is best identified in the following passage?
"John, why don't you just share with your brother? That way both of you can play and nobody feels left out," she said in a phlegmatic voice, trying desperately to calm both of her screaming children.
A) conciliatory
B) apologetic
C) critical
D) demanding
E) derisive
A) conciliatory
The happy mood drastically changed when the rain began to fall. Was the rain a depiction of their feelings? Were they upset? How did they feel?
Which rhetorical strategy is most clearly displayed in the passage above?
Rhetorical Questions
Comic Tone
The use of dashes
Doubtful Tone
1. Rhetorical Questions
The following phrase is what type of logical fallacy?
"Millicent Graves has written multiple lackluster books arguing that sugary drinks have negative consequences on children's growth, but she's just gross and bitter, so why should we listen to her opinion?"
A) ad hominem
B) ad populum
C) post hoc
D) straw man
E) missing the point
A) ad hominem
What is Macy's birthday?
1. August 18
2. February 31
3. September 1
4. December 24
The class began mocking and making fun of me when they realized I had the lowest grade in the class. My face became extremely red and I was humiliated.
Which of the following tone words best suits the passage above?
Emotionless
Diffident
Doubtful
Embarrassed
4. Embarrassed
What is the tone best identified within the passage below?
"That's a stupid idea, Stan," scoffed Gertrude, sipping her tea. "Well, it's not as stupid as you are, Gertrude," Stan said, stoic face unchanged. Gertrude gasped, holding a frail hand as if to clutch her metaphorical pearls. "You always do this! Why do we have to fight all the time?"
A) contentious
B) curt
C) direct
D) disgusted
E) domineering
A) contentious
I was dying to get a glass of water after the exam. Nothing sounded better than soothing my parched mouth. It was as dry as a desert.
Which rhetorical strategy is most clearly displayed in the passage above?
Analogy
Disdainful Tone
Allusion
Alliteration
1. Analogy
What type of logical fallacy is this?
"Eating cheese is just stupid and causes the body to atrophy. 70% of Americans think so!"
A) equivocation
B) post hoc
C) ad populum
D) hasty generalization
E) slippery slope
C) ad populum
What is Macy's favorite color?
1. Teal
2. Light Pink
3. Red
4. Navy
2. Light Pink
His love for her was very real, and it was displayed through his tender acts. He felt very bad for her due to her past, and was always there for her to lean on.
Which of the following tone words best suits the passage above?
Compassionate
Curt
Diffident
Contentious
1. Compassionate
What is the tone of the passage below?
As Sebastian allowed his eyes to wander throughout his opulent estate, he had a realization: he did not receive a modicum of happiness from all of his belongings. This epiphany sent him into a spiral, lamenting the time he had wasted.
A) disappointed
B) dubious
C) concerned
D) elegiac
E) contented
D) elegiac
After watching Michael Phelps continually win the gold, I believe that he is somewhat of a decent swimmer.
Which rhetorical strategy is most clearly displayed in the passage above?
Litotes
Zeugma
Compassionate Tone
Understatement
What type of logical fallacy is found within the following passage?
"If you're not with us, then, by definition, you are against us."
A) equivocation
B) begging the question
C) straw man
D) false dichotomy
E) red herring
D) false dichotomy
What is Carson's favorite color?
A) blue
B) green
C) black
D) purple
B) green
Mother: “We can’t afford to buy you a car” Daughter: “Well of course we can’t. I should have known since we barely have any money”
Which of the following tone words best suits the passage above?
Elated
Disturbed
Cynical
Comic
3. Cynical
What tone is best identified in the following passage?
"I can't wait until we get to six flags! The rides are going to be so fast, there's going to be so much to do, and I've never been this excited in my life!"
A) earnest
B) ebullient
C) aloof
D) elated
E) despairing
B) ebullient
I wish someone could better explain the material on my math test. The notes are simply as clear as mud.
Which rhetorical strategy is most clearly displayed in the passage above?
Irony
Disdainful Tone
Analogy
Metaphor
1. Irony
Which of the following logical fallacies is demonstrated in the paragraph below?
"It might be morally wrong to cheat on your spouse, but what is morality? Who came up with it? Should morals be the only thing in life that matters?"
A) slippery slope
B) begging the question
C) red herring
D) false dichotomy
E) straw man
C) red herring
Who is Carson's favorite superhero?
A) Captain America
B) Wolverine
C) Spiderman
D) John Cena
E) Professor X
C) Spiderman
I will never forgive him for cheating on me. He is lying about his mistakes, and I am so hurt that I will never give him a second chance.
Which of the following tone words best suits the passage above?
Embarrassed
Doubtful
Disdainful
Domineering
C. Disdainful
The word curt most NEARLY describes a manner of speech that is...
A) terse
B) laconic
C) only 1
D) only 2
E) both 1 and 2
E) both 1 and 2
I knew exactly how to run the race. I would have no issue winning since I had done it a million times before.
Which rhetorical strategy is most clearly displayed in the passage above?
Derisive Tone
Hyperbole
Rhetorical Questions
Analogy
2. Hyperbole
Which of the following logical fallacies is found in the passage below?
"The priest told me I should have faith. I have faith that my son will do well in school this year. Therefore, the priest should be happy with me."
A) post hoc
B) begging the question
C) equivocation
D) weak analogy
E) false dichotomy
C) equivocation
What does Carson want most in the world?
A) a boyfriend
B) a job
C) a good night's rest
D) A and C
E) all of the above
C) a good night's rest