Mood

Multiple Choice

Mood is---

• the author's personality

• the reader's feelings about the text

• the author's feelings about their own text

• the plot and setting of a text

Multiple Choice

These are the emotions you (the reader) feel while reading a story or poem.

• Mood

• Tone

Multiple Choice

Voice---

• is the reader's feelings about a text

• is created by the reader and the author

• belongs to the reader

• is the author's personality and expression

Multiple Select

Which of the following is true about author's language? Select TWO correct answers.

• author's use voice to create their own unique style

• all author's use the same voice

• author's use voice to contribute to the purpose of the text

• an author's voice has no effect on the purpose of their text

• author's voice requires volume control

Multiple Choice

Which of these best describes the mood represented in this image?

• Greedy

• Dissapointed

• Confused

• Excited

Multiple Choice

Which of these best represent the mood presented in the picture?

• Romantic

• Conceited

• Angry

• Elated

Multiple Choice

Which of these best describes the mood present in the picture?

• Annoyed

• Joyful

• Peaceful

• Tired

Multiple Choice

On a cold, rainy night, the young girl and her mother walked on the dark, slippery road alongside the howling coyotes.

What mood does the author create with this setting?

• dull

• witty

• eerie

• angry

Multiple Choice

“Did a shadow fall across the moon or did the moon simply go out, extinguished as abruptly and completely as a candle? There was still the sound of leaves, a terrified, terrifying rushing. All light was gone. Darkness was complete. Suddenly the wind was gone, and all sound. Meg felt that Calvin was being torn from her. When she reached for him her fingers touched nothing.”

• Sad

• Frightening

• Magical

• Joyous

Multiple Choice

One by one, the presents started coming in. Shelia couldn't help but smile. She squealed in delight as she saw a big gift wrapped in a yellow gift wrapper. She knew exactly what it was. It was the giant teddy bear she saw the other day. The bear was wearing a yellow dress that looked like her grandmother's favorite sundress.

Which of the following describes the mood of the passage?

• Mourning

• Excitement

• Fear

• Pensive

Multiple Choice

You step outside your tent, awakened by the chirping of birds. The sun has not risen, but the brightness of the day was slowly washing over the island. You walk on the seemingly endless trail of white sand. The tide was low, and the sand was soft and cold on your feet. You watched the waves crash softly on the shore, washing off your dainty footprints.

Which of the following describes the mood of the passage?

• Crazy

• Chaotic

• Jubilant

• Peaceful

Multiple Choice

Basha looked left and right. Her hands felt cold, sweat dripping down her face. She wondered why her parents were not here yet. They were supposed to be here an hour ago. Her classmates had gone home already, and she was the only one left. Ms. Celine, her teacher, sat beside her to keep her calm.

Which of the following describes the mood of the passage?

• Calm

• Nervous

• Pensive

• Excited

Multiple Choice

Every Morning on his way to the supermarket to buy baking ingredients, Allen would admire the shiny blue bicycle on display at the shop. He has been eyeing it for two months now, saving up by selling homemade cookies. "A hundred dollars to go, and you'll be mine soon," Allen affirmed to himself with a smile.

Which of the following describes the mood of the passage?

• Hopeful

• Excited

• Melancholic

• Relaxed

Multiple Choice

Mr. Reyes handed out the test papers. The whole class held their pencils tight. As the clock struck 8:00, they started answering their test. The whole room fell silent. The only thing you could hear was the ticking of the wall clock. Ben was so focused, yet so nervous that the rustling of the pages turning made him constantly check the time. He could feel the sweat forming on his forehead while writing.

Which of the following describes the mood of the passage?

• Creepy

• Nostalgic

• Mysterious

• Tense

Multiple Choice

Marvin is always on his laptop playing those annoying computer games. I rarely get to talk to him because he explodes whenever he gets disturbed. I really wish he'd stop to spend some time with me.

Which of the following describes the mood of the passage?

• Supportive

• Hopeful

• Irritated

• Clueless

Multiple Choice

I zipped up my bag and looked around. "Ready to go?" my dad asked. I nodded. That was a lie. I never wanted to leave. We've talked about this for almost a year, but I'm still reluctant to give up this place. Tomorrow, I'll be waking up in a different house and a different country. I don't think I'm ready for that either.

Which of the following describes the mood of the passage?

• Indifferent

• Excitement

• Nervous

• Chipper

Multiple Choice

Regina arrived in India on a particularly busy day. She rode a bus filled with other commuters. A man had a cage filled with chickens who clucked all the way to the market. Children were crying in bus, and shops were selling random items and trinkets. She tried to compose herself, but as she walked across the market, she was welcomed by noisy vendors and rushing shoppers, food stalls being set up, and a whole cart of vegetables spilling right in front of her.

Which of the following describes the mood of the passage?

• Mellow

• Chaotic

• Peaceful

• Lonely

Multiple Choice

My older brother always picks on me when our parents are not around. He takes my lunch money so he can buy junk food at the nearby snack store. Someday, I know I will be able to get back at him. Just wait till I get bigger and stronger.

Which of the following describes the mood of the passage?

• Confused

• Vengeful

• Loving

• Hopeful