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Tone Register IdentificationSet 1

1What does it show about a character who forgives his enemy despite betrayal?

2What is the narrator's view of humans?

3Which word best describes the tone of the passage below?I never wanted to see that movie, but my annoying little sister kept pestering me. Eventually, her whining wore me down, and I gave in. But that waste of a movie really destroyed my Saturday.

4In The Lottery: How does the town respond to Mrs. Hutchinson's lateness?

5"Do you carpool to school? Do you take a bus? It should be a requirement for everyone to either share a ride or walk to school every day. If we are serious about saving the planet, we must take steps to conserve energy and reduce pollution." What is the author's purpose?

6Is the source credible?In criticizing American infrastructure an article cites the American Society of Civil Engineers' budgeting forecast.

7Which of the following BEST describes the mood of the following passage:"Rainsford held his breath. The general's eyes had left the ground and were traveling inch by inch up the tree. Rainsford froze there, every muscle tensed for a spring. But the sharp eyes of the hunter stopped before they reached the limb where Rainsford lay; a smile spread over his brown face."

8Which of these ideas from the article conveys an opinion?

9After getting an A on his exam, Casper could not wait to get home and share the good news. He knew his mother would hang his test on the refrigerator for his brothers and sisters to see. All of his hard work felt like it had finally paid off!

10Greg Fortney, Writer for Lake Heron Chronicle.Julie and Chris Beck held a fundraiser for the animal shelter. Their bake sale raised &dollar; 500 for the shelter, which houses stray dogs and cats. They have adopted two dogs and a cat from the shelter. They also volunteer there by walking dogs. If you would like to donate to the Beck Pet Fund, call 1-800-HELP-PET. (Adarius)

11What is the biggest trap when identifying 'T' (Tone)?

12Five new words at a time: How does the narrator feel toward her mother at the end of the story?

13Read the text summary and determine if it is scientific, historical, or technical.An article about how to survive an unexpected volcanic eruption

14Thea's attitude in the first paragraph can best be described as:

15How did the tree feel towards the boy?

16What does the speaker mock as failing to give her joy in "Early Darkness," (How can you say)?

17How do you find tone in a literary text?

18..... My annoying brother likes to drive me crazy. There is no other who is that lazy. He whines to Mom and Dad night and day Until he eventually gets his way. What is a sister to do When he screams 'til he's blue? There is no way to win, For he gets under your skin. He does his best to kill all joy. Oh, how my brother does annoy!The tone is:

19According to the selection, how does Ochoa feel about being an astronaut?

20Which word best describes the tone of 'Friends Forever'?

21If an article has strong bias, or the author has a strong point of view on one side of the argument, the article

22Compare the narrator's attitude toward insects in "The Insects" with the narrator's attitude in "The Birds."

23The way the author views the topic of the text.

24The longest blackout and the Generator's failure create what kind of atmosphere?

25In Source B, when Seacole says 'God help him!', what does this reveal about her attitude?

26When answering a question about the author's tone or purpose, which of the following strategies is most effective?

27Directions: Identify and circle the correct author's purpose. 9. Juan and I went fishing yesterday in a creek behind my house. On the walk home, we were chased by a giant black bear with long, sharp claws. It was crazy!

28What do questions about the author's tone, mood, or attitude ask you to access?

29Which tone is represented in the following passage? She delicately placed the cooing baby on a soft, freshly cleaned blanket.

30Stimulus: 2 of 2Based on the author's support and evidence, which of the following is a valid evaluation of the paragraph?

31Senators agreed today to postpone a vote on a controversial bill that would limit funding for national parks. What is the author's purpose in the sentence above?

32Which of the following emotion is not expressed in the letter?

33Stella was prepared. She had studied every night for a week, and there was no reason for her to feel nervous about the test. She was going to do just fine. All she had to do was stay focused and not let her nervousness get in the way of her success.What words best describes the tone of the passage?

34Read the headline and decide which story type it is.Colombian couple celebrated 100 years of marriage.

35The tone of this passage is:

36After New Year's the time came to put all the decorations away and settle in for the long cold winter. The house seemed to sigh as we boxed up it finery. The tree was dry and brittle and now waited lonely by the side of the road to be picked up.The tone of the passage could best be described as:

37What was the writer's feeling before the competition started?

38I smile as a way of letting the world know that every moment is not cruel. I laugh as a way of letting people know that happiness is a choice.

39Once upon a time, there was a beautiful princess named Charlotte. She lived in a beautiful castle with her father and mother. Charlotte was the most beautiful girl in the kingdom. What is the author's purpose?

40In "Stopping By Woods," the verse "The sole additional noise is the gentle movement / Of mild air and soft, fluffy snow" evokes a sense of:

41Based on the text, Du Bois's attitude toward those who would suggest that the songs of slaves expressed their happiness and joy is most likely one of

42Chloe came back from the restroom and noticed that her rainbow pencil was missing from her desk. She looked around the classroom and saw that Beth was using a rainbow pencil that looked just like hers. Chloe started crying uncontrollably and ran out of the room.What character trait does Chloe demonstrate?

43A mystery book

44What is the author's stance?

45You should vote for Peter! Peter would make a great class president. He wants to make snack time 20 minutes instead of 10 minutes. Peter is the best! What is the author's purpose?

46What is Bob Cratchit's attitude towards Scrooge on Christmas Day?

47Identify the tone of the following passage: 'The old house creaked and groaned as if it held a thousand secrets within its walls'?

48How can you determine the author's tone in a STAAR passage?

49Read Text 1 and evaluate how successfully the writer makes watching the bicycle race seem exciting and entertaining in lines 2-10.

50(woman) Would you help me with my physics homework tonight? I'm really having trouble with it(man) Sorry I'm busy tonight.(narrator) What does the man imply?

51A comic strip shows Captain Redbeard and First Mate Pegleg, two clumsy pirates, slipping on banana peels while trying to find buried treasure. The exaggerated drawings and silly dialogue make readers laugh. What is the author's purpose?

52Which of the following best describes the author's tone in the passage:'A heartfelt reflection on childhood memories'?

53I Dream a World by Langston HughesA world I dream where black or white,Whatever race you be,Will share the bounties of the earth And every man is free,What is the mood?

54In a rhetorical analysis essay, what is the purpose of analyzing the author's tone?

55Tone of passage is:

56Maria woke up early on Saturday morning and looked outside the window. The sun was out and the sky was clear. She shouted, "It's the perfect day to go to the beach!"

57Which of the following student reading behaviors best exemplifies proficiency in prosody?

58How does Edmond act toward his brother and sisters?

59What is the overall tone of the text?

60Based on the formal layout and emblem, what is the most appropriate use of this document at school?

61What is the impact of listening on reading comprehension?