Remember, tone is the aut
tone worksheet
wer, one is the author's attitude toward the subject they are writing about or audience they are
tone can be expressed through word choice, sentence length, and dialogue. when you
understand tone, it you better comprehend what you read.
directions: read each passage. then circle the multiple choice answer that best describes the tone.
finally, in the box, provide evidence for your choice.
1. mary stopped at the edge of the park to enjoy the scene. her eyes wandered over the lake. it was a
windless morning, and the lake was as still as gass. her eyes drifted towards the ground. it looked like a
patchwork quilt, colored by the yellow, orange, and red leaves that drifted lazily from the trees
movement caught her eyes, and she watched a flock of geese fly over the lake. she wished she was a
bird, able to fly and drink up the views of this breathtaking fall day.
a) gloomy
b) peaceful
c) humorous
d) playful
evidence:
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his eves shot open. marcos held his breath. his heart was racir