Identifying Tone Mood Purpose Quiz: Speakers Goal

1. A teacher says, "Please, take your time and check your answers carefully." What is the tone?

Angry

Encouraging

Tired

Confused

The gentle instruction shows patience and support.

Explanation

The gentle instruction shows patience and support.

2. True or False: Tone is the speaker’s attitude toward the subject.

True

False

Tone shows how the speaker feels about what they’re saying.

Explanation

Tone shows how the speaker feels about what they’re saying.

3. You hear a friend say, “That’s the third time my bike chain broke this week!” What is the tone?

Excited

Frustrated

Proud

Calm

The repetition and exclamation express frustration.

Explanation

The repetition and exclamation express frustration.

4. What is the mood created by this statement? “The rain tapped softly against the window as the lights dimmed.”

Joyful

Peaceful

Tense

Angry

The soft imagery sets a calm, peaceful mood.

Explanation

The soft imagery sets a calm, peaceful mood.

5. The speaker says, “If we all work together, we can solve this.” What is the purpose?

To entertain

To persuade

To complain

To confuse

The phrase encourages teamwork — a persuasive purpose.

Explanation

The phrase encourages teamwork — a persuasive purpose.

6. True or False: Mood is how the listener feels after hearing the message.

True

False

Tone affects mood — how the audience feels.

Explanation

Tone affects mood — how the audience feels.

7. You hear, “Our school raised enough money to plant 50 trees!” What is the tone?

Sad

Excited

Nervous

Angry

The exclamation shows pride and happiness.

Explanation

The exclamation shows pride and happiness.

8. Match each description (a–b) with the tone (1–2).

Short sentences, quiet voice

Exaggerated volume, fast pace

Voice and pacing communicate tone.

Explanation

Voice and pacing communicate tone.

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9. True or False: A formal speech usually sounds cheerful and playful.

True

False

Formal speeches are often serious and respectful in tone.

Explanation

Formal speeches are often serious and respectful in tone.

10. A speaker says, “I just love when the printer breaks again.” What is the tone?

Sarcastic

Honest

Calm

Friendly

The words say one thing but mean the opposite — sarcasm.

Explanation

The words say one thing but mean the opposite — sarcasm.

11. True or False: Tone, mood, and purpose often work together to shape meaning.

True

False

They combine to express emotion and intent effectively.

Explanation

They combine to express emotion and intent effectively.

12. Match each tone (a–b) with the correct word (1–2).

“Wow, you finished already? That’s amazing!”

“Oh great, another delay.”

The first expresses excitement; the second is sarcastic.

Explanation

The first expresses excitement; the second is sarcastic.

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14. Which question helps identify purpose?

“Who said it?”

“Why did they say it?”

“When was it said?”

“How long was it?”

The “why” helps determine the speaker’s purpose.

Explanation

The “why” helps determine the speaker’s purpose.

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Analyze Speaker Intent: Identifying Tone, Mood, and Purpose Quiz

1. A teacher says, "Please, take your time and check your answers carefully." What is the tone?

2. True or False: Tone is the speaker’s attitude toward the subject.

3. You hear a friend say, “That’s the third time my bike chain broke this week!” What is the tone?

4. What is the mood created by this statement? “The rain tapped softly against the window as the lights dimmed.”

5. The speaker says, “If we all work together, we can solve this.” What is the purpose?

6. True or False: Mood is how the listener feels after hearing the message.

7. You hear, “Our school raised enough money to plant 50 trees!” What is the tone?

8. Match each description (a–b) with the tone (1–2).

9. True or False: A formal speech usually sounds cheerful and playful.

10. A speaker says, “I just love when the printer breaks again.” What is the tone?

11. True or False: Tone, mood, and purpose often work together to shape meaning.

12. Match each tone (a–b) with the correct word (1–2).

13. Fill in the blank: “A speaker who wants to make you laugh has the purpose to ______.”

14. Which question helps identify purpose?

15. In “The thunder rumbled and lights flickered,” the mood is ______.