Exercise
Form 8: Formal and Objective Tone
Analyze passages that feature a formal and objective tone. Identify neutral, matter-of-fact language presenting information without personal bias.
Questions
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Read: 'According to scientific data collected over five years, deforestation has reduced the regional songbird population by 24 percent.' Tone?
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How does the author maintain an objective tone in an informational text?
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Which sentence demonstrates the most formal word choice?
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In 'the museum exhibit features artifacts from the 18th century', the tone is:
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Which word choice keeps a report objective without adding opinionated drama?
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'Water boils at 100 degrees Celsius under standard atmospheric pressure.' What tone does this statement reflect?
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Why does an author choose passive or neutral language in news reporting?
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Which phrase is appropriate for a formal tone?
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'The committee reviewed the proposed budget changes during Tuesday's assembly.' Tone?
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To create a formal tone, an author should:
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In 'the researchers conducted a thorough investigation', which verb is formal?
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'The species is native to North America.' This sentence is an example of an: