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