Identify Tone

Which word best describes the tone of the passage below?

As the finish line flashed into view, Taiko’s muscles ached and she squeezed the last bit of strength from her body. She was so close! Just a few more steps and . . . finally! She’d done it! She won the race!

Which word best describes the tone of the passage below?

How dare they rebel against me! I am their rightful king! They must do as I command.

Which word best describes the tone of the passage below?

Even though the tornado destroyed part of our town, there are definitely some major benefits. We can use the relief money to rebuild the community center and school in a way that is more up-to-date. We could even build a new playground! I really think this is all going to work out.

Which passage has the most flattering tone?

Which passage has the most gloomy tone?

Which word best describes the tone of the passage below?

You finished third in the marathon? Well, I guess that’s not bad. I’ve finished first in all five of the marathons I’ve run. I had also trained the people who finished second and third in most of them.

Which word best describes the tone of the passage below?

I know we’ll see each other tomorrow, but my heart will break every hour until I see you again. I’ll bear your precious image in my mind and in my heart every moment and draw strength from it.

Which word best describes the tone of the passage below?

Thank you for offering me the position of office manager. However, I must regretfully inform you that I have already accepted a position at a different company.

Which passage has the most cheerful tone?

Which passage has the most blissful tone?

Which word best describes the tone of the passage below?

Oh, what’s the point? As soon as I finish the sandcastle, it’s just going to be swept away by the tide, or someone is going to kick it over once I leave.

Which word best describes the tone of the passage below?

Oh, yeah, it’s fine that you forgot my birthday. Again. For the third time. Totally fine.

Which word best describes the tone of the passage below?

We shall fight on the beaches, we shall fight on the landing grounds, we shall fight in the fields and streets, we shall fight in the hills; we shall never surrender!

Which passage has the most sorrowful tone?

Which passage has the most humble tone?

Which word best describes the tone of the passage below?

I walked into the restaurant like a prisoner walking to a cell. I was dreading my blind date.

Which word best describes the tone of the passage below?

I always say that the only thing worse than being popular is not being popular.

Which word best describes the tone of the passage below?

The smell of rot and mold tore at Joaquin’s throat. Stumbling through the passage, he tripped in the darkness as he heard his heart pound in his ears. What was going on? Would he ever get out?

Which passage has the most angry tone?

Which passage has the most serious tone?