Tone Flashcards

1
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In RC the author uses this word and or phrase to indicate ___

above all

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author’s choice

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In RC the author uses this word and or phrase to indicate ___

must be

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author’s choice

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In RC the author uses this word and or phrase to indicate ___

considerable

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something the author deems important

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In RC the author uses this word and or phrase to indicate ___

should

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author’s choice

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In RC the author uses this word and or phrase to indicate ___

ought

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author’s choice

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In RC the author uses this word and or phrase to indicate ___

important

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something the author deems important

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In RC the author uses this word and or phrase to indicate ___

best

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author’s choice

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In RC the author uses this word and or phrase to indicate ___

key

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something the author deems important

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In RC the author uses this word and or phrase to indicate ___

rightful

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author’s choice

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In RC the author uses this word and or phrase to indicate ___

better

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author’s choice

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In RC the author uses this word and or phrase to indicate ___

ideal

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author’s choice

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In RC the author uses this word and or phrase to indicate ___

preferred

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author’s choice

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In an RC passage, what does this structure keyword mean?

also

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this sentence serves the same function as the last.

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In RC the author uses this word and or phrase to indicate ___

serious

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something the author deems to be important

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In RC the author uses this word and or phrase to indicate ___

central

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something the authir deems important

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In RC the author uses this word and or phrase to indicate ___

primary

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something the author deems important

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In RC the author uses this word and or phrase to indicate ___

cannot

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a negative point of view

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In RC the author uses this word and or phrase to indicate ___

criticize

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a negative point of view

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In RC the author uses this word and or phrase to indicate ___

fails to

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a negative point of view

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In RC the author uses this word and or phrase to indicate ___

flawed

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a negative point of view

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In RC the author uses this word and or phrase to indicate ___

ignores

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a negative point of view

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In RC the author uses this word and or phrase to indicate ___

invalid

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a negative point of view

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In RC the author uses this word and or phrase to indicate ___

misguided

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a negative point of view

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In RC the author uses this word and or phrase to indicate ___

must not

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a negative point of view

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In RC the author uses this word and or phrase to indicate ___

no need to

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a negative point of view

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In RC the author uses this word and or phrase to indicate ___

obscure

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a negative point of view

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In RC the author uses this word and or phrase to indicate ___

oppose

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a negative point of view

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In RC the author uses this word and or phrase to indicate ___

overlooks

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a negative point of view

29
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In RC the author uses this word and or phrase to indicate ___

probably not

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a negative point of view

30
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In RC the author uses this word and or phrase to indicate ___

reject

A

a negative point of view

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In RC the author uses this word and or phrase to indicate ___

should not

A

a negative point of view

32
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In RC the author uses this word and or phrase to indicate ___

unfortunately

A

a negative point of view

33
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In reading comprehension what are some words that are used to indicate author’s choice?

A
  • better
  • best
  • preferred
  • ought
  • should
  • rightful
  • ideal
  • above all
  • must be
34
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What are the three (3) elements tone consits of?

A
  1. Sass:
    - positive (endorsing,sympathy, agree)
    - Negative (skeptical,critical,disagree)
    - Neutral (curious, interested, has no opinion)
  2. Inconsistent (qualify) v. Consistent:
    - inconsistent (qualify): author is split, wavering between good + bad though it can be subtle “cover your ass”
    - consistent: 100% sure in their beliefs
  3. Confident v. Unsure: LF-commitment driven or Not

** 2&3 do go hand in hand**

35
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In RC the author uses this word and or phrase to indicate ___

True

A

Author’s truth

36
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In RC the author uses this word and or phrase to indicate ___

Truth

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Author’s truth

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In RC the author uses this word and or phrase to indicate ___

Actually

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Author’s truth

38
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In RC the author uses this word and or phrase to indicate ___

Infact

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Author’s truth

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In RC the author uses this word and or phrase to indicate ___

Indeed

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Author’s truth

40
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In RC the author uses this word and or phrase to indicate ___

I / We

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Author’s truth

41
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In RC the author uses this word and or phrase to indicate ___

Certainly

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Author’s truth

42
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In RC the author uses this word and or phrase to indicate ___

Central

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something the author deems to be important.

43
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In RC the author uses this word and or phrase to indicate ___

Main

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something the author deems important

44
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In RC the author uses this word and or phrase to indicate ___

Innovative

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something the author deems to be important.

45
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In RC what two categories are HUGE indicators of mainpoint or what the author is trying to convience us of?

A

i. words of author’s truth
ii. words of choice

46
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In RC the author uses this word and or phrase to indicate ___

argue

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Neutral viewpoint

47
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In RC the author uses this word and or phrase to indicate ___

Claim

A

Neutral view point

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In RC the author uses this word and or phrase to indicate ___

clearly

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neutral view point

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In RC the author uses this word and or phrase to indicate ___

Contend

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neutral view point

50
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In RC the author uses this word and or phrase to indicate ___

Inevitably

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neutral viewpoint

51
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In RC the author uses this word and or phrase to indicate ___

obviously

A

neutral viewpoint

52
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In RC the author uses this word and or phrase to indicate neutral viewpoint?

A
  • argue
  • claim
  • clearly
  • contend
  • inevitably
  • obviously
53
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In RC the author uses this word and or phrase to indicate ___

shift / change in direction

A

-admittedly
-although
-but
-by/in contrast
-despite
-eventhough
-however
-in contrast
-in spite of
-nevertheless
-nonetheless
-on the contrary
-on the other hand
-still
-where as
-yet

54
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In RC the author uses this word and or phrase to indicate ___

can

A

positive viewpoint.

55
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In RC the author uses this word and or phrase to indicate ___

compelling

A

positive viewpoint

56
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In RC the author uses this word and or phrase to indicate ___

crucial

A

positive viewpoint

57
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In RC the author uses this word and or phrase to indicate ___

fortunately

A

positive viewpoint

58
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In RC the author uses this word and or phrase to indicate ___

important

A

positive viewpoint

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In RC the author uses this word and or phrase to indicate ___

must

A

positive viewpoint

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In RC the author uses this word and or phrase to indicate ___

need to

A

positive viewpoint

61
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In RC the author uses this word and or phrase to indicate ___

probably

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positive viewpoint

62
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In RC the author uses this word and or phrase to indicate ___

propose

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positive viewpoint

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In RC the author uses this word and or phrase to indicate ___

should

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positive viewpoint

64
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In RC the author uses this word and or phrase to indicate ___

suggest

A

positive viewpoint

65
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In RC the author uses this word and or phrase to indicate ___

support

A

positive viewpoint

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In RC the author uses this word and or phrase to indicate ___

valid

A

positive viewpoint