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Tone Register IdentificationSet 10

1"The scientist's groundbreaking discoveries were met with both awe and skepticism. The implications of his research could change the world, but many doubted his conclusions." What is the tone of the passage?

2In my young years I took pride in the fact that luck was called a lady. In fact, there were so few public acknowledgments of the female presence that I felt personally honored whenever nature and large ships were referred to as feminine. But as I matured, I began to resent being considered a sister to a changeling as fickle as luck, as aloof as an ocean, and as frivolous as nature.

3Sarah and Zane went to the park. Zane with his bicycle and Sarah with her roller skates. Zane said, "Sarah you may ride on my bike but, may I use your roller skates?" Sarah said, "I will ride on your bike, but I will not allow you to use my roller skates. They are new and I don't want anybody to use them." Sarah is .....

4Read the passage and answer the question:"Despite the heavy rain, the match continued. The players, drenched and determined, gave their best. The audience, under umbrellas, cheered loudly."What is the tone of the passage?

5What is the writer's intention on writing the narrative text?

6What is bias in informational text?

7The projects the class just finished are amazing and beautiful! I could not be more proud!The tone is .....

8What is the significance of evaluating the author's bias?

9Which of the following best describes the speaker's tone in the following excerpt:Dave approached the task with sheer determination. He had studied his plans carefully, spent hours preparing, and was sure of his approach. The hours he spent practicing were grueling and exhausting but he was ready. This was the year he would win the pie-eating contest.

10You are reading about the life of Peyton Manning ..... Fiction or Non-Fiction?

11Which of the following best describes the tone of Muir's writing in "Save the Redwoods" ?

12In "The Setting Sun and the Rolling World," what was Old Musoni's attitude towards his son, Nhamo?

13The reaction of the narrator to Marlow's story can be most accurately described as:

14The stance Jordan takes in the passage is best described as that of

15What is tone in reading comprehension?

16How can the reader determine the tone of a text?

17What should you focus on when answering Question 2 in Paper 1?

18Which strategy is most effective in identifying a text's tone and author's intent?

19Which of the following best summarizes the author's attitude toward bees?

20Determine the author's purpose:A website saying that a new shopping mall should not be built because it threatens an endangered bald eagle's home. The website also lists other reasons why the mall should not be built.

21Mom is not back for your bedtime so you stomp and shout

22Read the paragraph below and choose the writer's tone.Obesity continues to grow in the United States despite our national interest in being thin and fit. More than 60% of adults in the U. S. are now estimated to be overweight or obese. More than 300,000 people die from health problems related to excessive weight each year.

23The young Scrooge at school is a character most readers feel sorry for.

24What do the townspeople think of the lottery box?

25The sun dipped behind the hills as I packed my bag for home. The sky glowed orange, and the air grew cool. Which detail best fits the mood of this moment [Crickets began to chirp nearby / The teacher called my name / The lights turned on inside / I forgot my notebook]?

26What is the definition of author's perspective?

27I love having a clean park to play in! Sometimes I like to jump in and help pick up trash from our park. It keeps it looking nice and helps us learn how important it is to keep the park clean. What is the author's perspective on parks?

28Which of the following cannot be considered a characteristic of an effective academic reader?

29What is the tone of this passage?The author describes the school cafeteria: "The smell of burnt popcorn filled the air, and the loud chatter made it nearly impossible to hear yourself think. Everyone seemed slightly annoyed, shoving trays and bumping into each other."

30How did the narrator and Ramanadha Sastry feel about the incident described in the passage?

31Her eyes opened wide, and she gave him a wild look, panicked about what he would do next. The tone in the above passage is?

32When Steve says, "Wait a minute ..... Let's not be a mob!" he is characterized as

33Who is the most likely intended audience for "Assessing the Real Impact of Automation on Jobs" ?

34"Yes, I agree with you" expresses .....

35In the poem "Sonnet" , what is the speaker most likely feeling?

36What is the mood of the townspeople as they gather for the lottery?

37Deer are beautiful creatures. They are so graceful to watch as they run through the forest. It's hard to understand how anyone could do anything to harm these beautiful animals.What is the author's perspective?

38What is the feeling? Fill in the feeling at the end of the story.

39Read the passage: "Why do I feel so deeply? Because I have seen it, because I have seen the viciousness of the Communist system." What tone is created through Nixon's diction in this passage?

40The following question refers to "Flea Patrol." The word that best describes the tone of this article is .....

41Read the passage and answer the question:"The sun set behind the mountains, painting the sky in hues of orange and pink. The cool breeze whispered through the trees, and the world seemed at peace."What is the mood of the passage?

42Hey Sophia, Avery, and Jackson! Imagine you're reading "The Most Dangerous Game" together. Which of these lines gives you a spooky hint that something dangerous is about to happen?

43Read these lines from the text:James jabbered on and Noel began to wonder how a dog came to be in such a sad condition as this one. Did no one ever want it? Even as a puppy, was this fellow not cute enough to find a good family? Had it always been this ugly? Hadn't anyone ever been kind to it?These lines from the text tell us that

44Your favorite flower should be a rose. Roses are very pretty and come in different colors. Everyone should love roses. What is the author's purpose?

45In Dear Editor, we can see that Ms. Rahmah is being .....

46Direction: Identify whether the statement is FANTASY or REALITY.You always perform your magic spell to lovingly make your delicious sandwich in the kitchen.

47Dolphins have suffered from the carelessness of humans. Many dolphins are killed each year in fishing nets. Oil has been spilled into ocean water, polluting the dolphins' environment.What is the author's perspective?

48What is the author's tone in a text?

49Though nothing can bring back The hour of splendor in the glass, Of glory in the flower, We will grieve not, Rather find strength in what remains behind. This stanza expresses .....

50The First S in SOAPS/TONE stands for what?

51How does the narrator feel about land?

52The narrator of Passage B would be more likely than the narrator of Passage A to describe her relationship with her mother as being marked by:

53Somehow, I woke up very early this morning. I heard a loud sound from the living room. It turned out my cat meowed so loudly because it is hungry and wants to have milk.The story is about .....

54What is the writer's view on plastic waste in the area?

55What was Rancid's initial impression of the toboggan run?

56The average school day for kindergarteners is getting longer, and it's paying off in improved reading skills. This improvement will continue from elementary school to HS. These children will be able to get better jobs when they are adults. What is the author's perspective about full day kindergarten?

57What is the author's purpose?A recipe to make an award-winning spicy chicken salad.

58A warm fire crackled in the fireplace, and the chairs gathered around it were plush and oversized. A deep, luxurious carpet greeted cold toes with a comforting embrace, while the huge pillows thrown about the floor suggested it would be okay to stretch out for a while to warm up.What word best describes the mood of this passage?

59Lana was bursting with excitement. She paced up and down, and every few minutes headed to the window to check for the mail carrier. When he finally showed up, she ran down the path and stretched out her hand for the mail. She took a deep breath and, hands shaking, ripped open the envelope. What word would you use to describe the tone of this passage?

60A little boy found a seed on the path, so he took it home and planted it in his back yard. The next morning it had grown into a beautiful apple tree filled with apples.The story is about .....

61How does James feel at the beginning of the passage?