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 does this text have? "She placed the crying baby gently in the rocking swing, soothing him into a light sleep"
calming, gentle
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What tone is shown in this text? "Mom, I have nothing left to do! My homework is finished and none of my friends are home. And the last thing I want to do is more chores."
bored, lonely
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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 tone does this text have? "Cloning of animals and humans should be banned!"
firm, definite, stern, serious
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What is tone?
The author's feelings about the subject or character
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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
