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Unit Test — Unit test

Question 5 • TX-English IV B

Which defines the tone of a poem?

Answer
A
the rhythm of a poem determined by the stresses in syllables
B
the attitude of a speaker or author toward a poem’s topic
C
the events that occur in a poem
D
the overall message of a poem

Explanation

Tone is the speaker’s or author’s attitude toward the poem’s subject, conveyed through choices such as word choice and imagery. Rhythm refers to patterns of stressed syllables, events make up the plot, and the overall message is the theme. Therefore, the correct choice is “the attitude of a speaker or author toward a poem’s topic.”

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