What tone is this text? "Sara saw them all, deep in discussion, and mourned for them. She knew that they were all beyond redemption."
sad, disappointed
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What tone does this text have? "Cloning of animals and humans should be banned!"
firm, definite, stern, serious
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How can a reader identify tone?
Looking at the word choices the author makes, the details of the writing, and the atmosphere or context
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What is the tone is this passage. "Johnny dropped the baseball. His teammate looked over and said, 'Nice catch, butterfingers!'"
sarcastic, rude
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What tone does this text have? "I'm having so much fun at this amusement park today! There are no lines for the coasters and the games are a blast."
Entertained, excited, thrilled
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What is tone?
The author's feelings about the subject or character
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What tone is present in this text? "As the tornado barreled into sight, we all ran and hunkered down in the bathroom, hoping it would pass quickly."
fear, nervousness, worry
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What type of tone is in this text? "If you don't stop that immediately, I will punch you lights out!"
threatening, mean, angry
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What tone is present in this text? âWhen are you going to take the garbage out? Sometime this year, maybe?â
sarcastic, irritated, questioning
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What tone is present in this text? "Wow! I can't wait to play that game again!"
exciting, energetic, enthusiastic
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What kind of tone does this text show? The kitchen wallpaper seemed to be infused with the sad images of the poverty of the past tenants.
sad, depressing, uncomfortable, creepy
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What is the tone in this passage? "My hot water tank started leaking and the entire house is flooded! What on earth am I going to do?!?"
Shock, concern, questioning
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What tone is used in this text? "The best way to survive babysitting a set of triplets is to come armed with plenty of energy, lots of patience, and a first-aid kit."