Pop Quiz Tone & Mood

All of the following are examples of similes EXCEPT

• Like the wings of a butterfly, the tissue paper was translucent.
• She was as free as a squirrel on a fall day.
• Much like the sound a train makes, the roaring of the crowd was intense.
• He liked the hat so much that he bought it.

Which of the following words have the STRONGEST connotation?

• sprint, crept, crawled
• ran, walked, talked
• listened, wrote, read
• slept, typed, blinked

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Which is the best definition of denotation?

• The feeling or emotion attached to a word
• The overall feeling of a text
• The author's attitude toward a text or subject
• The dictionary definition of a word

All of the following are examples of metaphors EXCEPT

• He was an absolute beast on the basketball court
• She was so tired that she couldn't hold her eyes open
• Life is no crystal stair
• The race was a piece of cake

Which of the following is an example of alliteration?

• she sang
• phone fun
• call children
• eagles eat

Which of the following is the BEST example of imagery?

• The screen door creaked and then slammed shut with a loud smack.
• The cake was delicious.
• I watched the ball game from the bleachers.
• The teacher laughed at the silly joke.

Which of the following is an example of personification?

• The puzzle seemed too difficult for anyone to solve.
• The table was strong and sturdy.
• The walls watched as I practiced my speech again.
• The test was placed on my desk.

Which of the following is the BEST definition for mood?

• The feeling or emotion attached to a word.
• The overall feeling of a text that the reader feels.
• The author's attitude toward a text or subject.
• The dictionary definition of a word.

Which of the following is the BEST definition for tone?

• The feeling or emotion attached to a word
• The overall feeling of a text that the reader feels
• The author's attitude toward a text or subject
• The dictionary definition of a word

Which group of words provides the BEST support for a frustrated tone?

• Sat quietly, pondering peacefully, lost in pleasant dreams, relaxed
• foot tapping, jaw tensed, heavy breathing, rolling of the eyes
• Giggles silently, eyes widened, suppressed a squeal, anxious
• Lips sealed, leaning forward, listening intently, fists clenched