6C RP POV: Tone and Mood L1

6C RP POV:

Tone and Mood

Lesson 1

Multiple Choice

► Read these paragraphs and answer the questions that follow. I have been reading the book “The Hobbit” for about a month. It is taking me a long time to read the chapters. Some parts of the story are interesting, but some parts are boring. I do not know if I will finish this book.

1. The tone of this paragraph gives the idea that the author is

• A. excited.

• B. angry.

• C. unsure.

• D. upset.

Multiple Choice

I have been reading the book “The Hobbit” for about a month. I am almost finished, and I cannot wait to find out what happens next! All of the characters are so interesting. I love fantasy stories like this book.

2. The tone of this paragraph gives the idea that the author is

• A. excited.

• B. angry.

• C. unsure.

• D. upset.

Fill in the Blanks

Long ago there lived a wise old man who lived in a high tower. Every day he sang the same song out his window, “Birds from afar, wherever you are, come to my tower, please bring me a flower.” At this, the birds throughout the land flew to his tower, each carrying a flower in its beak.

3. The mood of this paragraph can best be described as cheerful. List the words or phrases that help you understand the mood of this paragraph.

Fill in the Blanks

Long ago there lived a wise old man who lived in a high tower. Every day he walked to the window and looked out. He was looking for someone--anyone--to come and rescue him. He had been trapped in the tower for 20 years. He began to accept that he might never leave the tower.

4. The mood of this paragraph can best be described as gloomy. List the words or phrases that help you understand the mood of this paragraph.

Poll

I recognize the author's tone in a given passage.

• Always

• Sometimes

• Never

Poll

I recognize the mood in a given passage.

• Always

• Sometimes

• Never