What is the tone of the following passage? It is just as I feared! Two owls, four larks and a wren, have built their nests in my home!
contemptuous, disapproving
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What is the tone of the following passage? Wow! With a top speed of one hundred fifty miles per hour, that car can almost fly!
enthusiastic, excited
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What is the tone of the following passage? Iโve asked you twice already to unload the dishwasher.
derisive, frustrated
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What is the mood of the following passage? Last night's game was so competitive! I can't help but smile whenever I think about the victory!
Confident, joyous
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What is the tone of the following passage? She delicately placed the cooing baby on a soft, freshly cleaned blanket.
compassionate, gentle
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What is the mood of the following passage? As the train pulled away that night in the rain, Lindsey waved as she said her last goodbyes and tried to hold back her tears.
Melancholic, somber
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What are three things that help describe tone?
Word choice, Details, Author's voice
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lifesaver
Give 20 points!
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fairy
Take points!
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rocket
Go to first place!
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banana
Go to last place!
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What is the tone of the following passage? Your future is assured. You will live, secure and safe, Wilbur. Nothing can harm you now.
inspirational, loving
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What is the tone of the following passage? The river, reflecting the clear blue of the sky, glistened and sparkled as it flowed.
awestruck, gentle
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What is the mood of the following passage? I told you not to go to that party last night! Now you are in so much trouble!
aggravated, irate
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What is the definition of tone?
The authorโs attitude toward the subject/topic.
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What is the tone of the following passage? There was no moon, and everything beneath lay in misty darkness. No light gleamed from any house.
concerned, depressing
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monster
Reset all scores!
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star
Double points!
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shark
Other team loses 15 points!
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baam
Lose 10 points!
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What is the tone of the following passage? Ugh! Do I really have to sit through another boring lecture on data entry again.