The following activity (4.3.2) is from the textbook of Class IX. The activity is regarding tonality in statement. The task is designed so that the students can explain how the author utilizes a particular tone to convey an expression. The answers may vary peer to peer.
Sentences | Tones | How the statement gives the exact tone |
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A) Joining a club or extracurricular activities can help you develop new skills and make friends. | Persuasive | Here, the writer inspires the reader to join a club or extracurricular activities, and it explains the benefits of joining a club or extracurricular activities. |
B) Please ensure that your assignments are submitted on time. | Formal | The writer uses a polite tone to give a clear message. |
C) Guess what? I got an A+ in SSC! | Informal | The expression in the sentence refers to a casual conversation. |
D) I will never forget the day I went on a thrilling roller coaster ride at the amusement park. | Narrative | The statement recalls a past experience of the author on a balanced scale. |
E) When I think about my favorite hobby, it brings me joy and helps me relax. | Reflective | The positive impact of the writer’s hobby stands out in the sentence. |
F) On my birthday, the heartwarming surprise from my friends made me feel grateful and loved. | Emotional | Words like ‘heartwarming’, ‘grateful’, ‘surprise’ and ‘loved’ gives an aura of sensitive vibe. |
G) Should students be allowed to have cell phones in school? There are strong arguments both for and against this issue. | Controversial | Here, the author clearly invites an argument regarding the usage of cell phones at school. |
H) I don’t think the weather will clear up for our outdoor field trip/ study tour. It’s been raining all week. | Pessimistic | The opinion of the writer clearly gives a negative demeanor regarding the condition of the weather. |
I) I won’t tolerate anyone disrespecting me or my friends. Go away! | Aggressive | Here, the tone is a strong one with the use of words like ‘tolerate’ and ‘disrespect’. |
J) How does the Internet work? I’m really curious about the technology behind it. | Curious | The author, in this statement, shows fascination for the technology behind the Internet. |
Please try to figure out the meaning of the difficult vocabulary of the text consulting a dictionary at home.
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