Mood and Tone

Setting is defined as the _______ and _______ of the story.

• tone and place
• time and place
• tone and plot
• time and plot

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

"They plan to kill General Washington." He closed the book, set it on the floor, and leaned forward, his elbows on his knees. "Tell me all" (103).

What is the tone of the dialogue?

• informal

• happy

• serious

• optimistic

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Today was Wendell's birthday. He barely slept last night. He jumped out of bed and ran downstairs to the smell of pancakes cooking.

What would Wendell's mood be on his birthday?

• Depressed

• Fearful

• Distant

• Excited

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

The author's attitude or feelings towards the writing and the readers is the ________.

• mood

• tone

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

_________ is the feeling the reader gets as he/she reads the text.

• mood
• tone

Tags

CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B

Dear Grandma,

Thank you for the new outfit and shoes. Now I am excited about the first day of school. I can't wait to wear my new outfit. I really wanted that shirt, but I didn't have enough money for it. Thanks again! I love you!

- Mollie

Which word best describes the TONE of this note?

• embarrassed

• appreciative

• calm

• light

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Dear Chloe,

I really miss you! I wish my family would move back to Springfield. I don't like it here in Alaska. There isn't much sunlight at this time of the year. I haven't made many friends at my new school, and there is never anything to do. Do you miss me, too?

- Erin

Which word best describes the TONE of this note?

• cold

• hopeful

• depressed

• lively

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Which of the following words means a feeling of sadness, regret, or grief?

• mournful
• pessimistic
• hostile

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Which of the following is the best definition for the word "optimistic"?

• sad or depressed
• hopeful and confident
• hard to wake

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

When I stepped out into the bright sunlight from the darkness of the movie house, I had only two things on my mind: Paul Newman and a ride home.

What is the MOOD?

• relaxed

• terrified

• worried

• perplexed

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4