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RL6.4 I can think and talk about the effects that specific words have on the meaning or tone of a story.

Quiz by Lori Orr

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  • Q1
    Which word would likely create a more positive tone in a story?
    sinister
    delightful
    spooky
    mournful
    30s
  • Q2
    Which word would likely create a more suspenseful tone in a story?
    nostalgic
    ominous
    tranquil
    eccentric
    30s
  • Q3
    Which word would likely create a more humorous tone in a story?
    melancholic
    hilarious
    terrifying
    heartbreaking
    30s
  • Q4
    Which word would likely create a more somber tone in a story?
    gloomy
    cheerful
    lively
    playful
    30s
  • Q5
    Which word would likely create a more sinister tone in a story?
    compassionate
    benevolent
    malevolent
    kind
    30s
  • Q6
    Which of the following words would most likely give a story a spooky or eerie tone?
    exciting
    joyful
    peaceful
    sinister
    30s
  • Q7
    Which of the following words would most likely give a story an adventurous or exciting tone?
    ordinary
    peaceful
    calm
    thrilling
    30s
  • Q8
    Which of the following words would most likely give a story a suspenseful or tense tone?
    soothing
    calming
    nail-biting
    relaxing
    30s
  • Q9
    Which of the following words would most likely give a story a whimsical or fantastical tone?
    enchanted
    boring
    ordinary
    mundane
    30s

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