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5/19/20 Practice: Analyzing the Use of Dialogue in a Story

Quiz by Jennifer Portante

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  • Q1
    Which of the following is an example of a negative tone? (look up any words you don't know)
    reflective
    thrilled
    disgusted
    informative
    120s
  • Q2
    Which of the following is a positive tone word that is a better way to say happy?
    comforting
    cheerful
    irritated
    encouraging
    120s
  • Q3
    Which of the following lines is an example of presenting a concerned tone?
    As she walked away from the argument, I heard Tara mumble, "they just don't understand me."
    "Watch out!" my mom yelled as my brother and I raced through the kitchen.
    " Are you sure you are ok?" my sister asked, "you have been very quiet lately."
    "Happy birthday!" shouted everyone in the room.
    120s
  • Q4
    What tone does the following dialogue from "The Necklace" express: Instead of being delighted, as her husband hoped, she flung the invitation petulantly across the table, murmuring: "What do you want me to do with this?"
    happiness, because Mathilde gets to go to a fancy party
    anger, because Mathilde doesn't appreciate her life
    annoyance, because Mathilde should be nicer to her husband.
    despair, because Mathilde doesn't appreciate her husbands gift
    120s
  • Q5
    What tone does the following dialogue from "The Necklace" express: She uttered a cry of delight. "That's true. I never thought of it."
    anger, because Mathilde didn't appreciate what she has
    hope, because Mathilde and her husband may go to the party after all
    excitement, because Mathilde will be able to get some nice things to wear
    mystery, because Mathilde is going to visit a stranger for help
    120s
  • Q6
    Which line from "The Necklace" DOES NOT help to show a sobering (google it) tone at the end of the story.
    "We must see about replacing the diamonds."
    "Oh, my poor Mathilde! But mine was imitation. It was worth at the very most five hundred francs! . . . "
    "Well, I lost it."
    "I brought you another one just like it. And for the last ten years we have been paying for it. You realize it wasn't easy for us; we had no money. . . "
    120s

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