English Language Arts Grade 7 45 min

Compare passages for tone

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Passage A: The team played the game. Passage B: The heroic team triumphed in the thrilling game. Which passage has a more positive tone?

2

Passage A: She walked down the street. Passage B: She trudged down the desolate street. How do the tones differ?

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Passage A: 'Get out now!' he screamed. Passage B: 'Please leave,' he requested. Which passage is more urgent?

Sample Practice Questions

Easy
Passage A: The sun shone. Passage B: The brilliant sun warmed the land. Which passage has a more positive tone?
0.Passage A
1.Passage B
2.Both
3.Neither
Easy
Passage A: The dog ran. Passage B: The sad dog limped away. Which passage has a more negative tone?
0.Passage A
1.Passage B
2.Both
3.Neither
Easy
Passage A: 'Hurry up!' she yelled. Passage B: 'Let's go soon,' she said. Which passage has a more urgent tone?
0.Passage A
1.Passage B
2.Both
3.Neither

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