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TONE & STYLE
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1
In literature, an
ominous tone
usually suggests:
The story is ending
Something good is about to happen
A peaceful resolution is near
Danger or trouble is approaching
2
An author’s
style
can be influenced by all of the following
except
:
Sentence structure
Page numbers
Punctuation
Word choice
3
In a persuasive speech, the speaker’s
tone
is most likely to be:
Humorous
Mournful
Indifferent
Passionate
4
“Honestly, I don’t know how I made it through that exam without bursting into tears, laughter or both!"
Desperate
Humorous and dramatic
Calm and logical
Detached and neutral
5
Which of the following lines shows a
sarcastic style
?
“I just love doing homework all weekend long.”
“First, calculate the equation, then solve for x.”
“We must work together for a better future."
“The sun dipped below the horizon in a golden
6
Which writing sample shows a
poetic style
?
“The data collected was consistent with the hypothesis.”
“Her thoughts fluttered like birds, uncertain where to land.”
“He ran fast.”
“Remember to bring a signed permission slip.”
7
Which tone is most likely found in a
satirical essay
criticizing a political issue?
Resentful
Sympathetic
Hopeful
Sarcastic
8
Which of the following best defines the
tone
of a literary work?
The author's attitude toward the subject or audience
The sequence of events that make up the story
The time and place in which the story occurs
The main message or moral the author wants to convey
9
What distinguishes
formal
style from
informal
style?
Formal style avoids slang and contractions
Informal style has no structure or rules
Informal style uses more punctuation
Formal style is always written in first person
10
Which of the following tones would be most suitable for a
eulogy
?
Scientific and analytical
Respectful and heartfelt
Witty and casual
Bitter and accusatory
11
Author's tone?
"I stood in front of the gate, heart pounding, certain that beyond it lay the truth I had been chasing'.
Cheerful
Humorous
indifferent
Anxious
12
In a formal letter of complaint to a company, the tone should be:
Polite yet firm
Aggressive and rude
Emotional and pleading
Indifferent and casual
13
In an informal blog post about a recent vacation, the
tone
is likely to be:
Critical and harsh
Relaxed and conversational
Solemn and reverent
Objective and detached
14
In a
scientific report
, the author’s style is usually:
Emotional and passionate
Casual and humorous
Narrative and reflective.
Clear, precise, and objective
15
In literature,
style
refers to:
The main character’s personality
The order of events in a
The theme of the text
The way an author uses language
16
What kind of style would you expect in a
personal diary entry
?
Intimate and expressive
Formal and complex
Impersonal and factual
Persuasive and argumentative
17
A writer using
figurative language, vivid imagery, and poetic devices
is most likely writing in a:
Descriptive or literary style
Journalistic Style
Technical style
Argumentative style
18
Identify the tone of this sentence:“Great. Another meeting that could have been an email.”
Grateful
Sincere
Sarcastic
Hopeful
19
An author who uses
short, simple sentences
and
everyday vocabulary
is likely aiming for a style that is:
Poetic
Formal
Academic
Conversational
20
When a poet uses words like “elegy,” “lament,” and “farewell,” the tone is most likely:
Joyful
Angry
Reflective
Playful