Tone and Mood Words

A tone or mood word that refers to a belief that you are better than others?

• Light-hearted
• Conceited 
• Confident 
• Nostalgic    

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

A tone or mood word that refers to a lack of concern about a situation?

• Indifferent 
• Light-hearted  
• Confident  
• Melancholic  

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

A tone or mood word that refers to feeling jealousy toward another person?

• Lethargic
• Tense 
• Nostalgic    
• Envious 

Tags

CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B

A tone or mood word that refers to being very anxious or nervous?

• Tense
• Nostalgic
• Confident
• Light-hearted

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

A tone or mood word that refers to a simple feeling of cheerful happiness?

• Nostalgic
• Light-hearted 
• Earnest 
• Indifferent

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

A tone or mood word that refers to reflecting on happy times from the past? 

• Light-hearted
• Tense 
• Nostalgic 
• Earnest

Tags

CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B

A tone or mood word that refers to feeling no energy?

• Lethargic
• Earnest
• Humorous
• Grateful

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

A tone or mood word that refers to feeling compassion for someone? 

• Humorous
• Grateful
• Sympathetic
• Earnest

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

A tone or mood word that refers to feeling selfish?

• Sympathetic
• Humorous
• Earnest
• Greedy

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

A tone or mood word that refers to a deep sadness or depression?

• Serene
• Melancholic  
• Humorous
• Earnest

Tags

CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B