Mood and Tone

"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

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

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

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

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

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

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

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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

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What tone does this suggest:

"Quit tapping your pencil!" shouted Mrs. Herman.

• Annoyed

• Happy

• Depressed

• Funny

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What tone does this suggest:

"I guess I'll just go home and sit down on the couch by myself," sighed Justin.

• Cheerful

• Excited

• Humorous

• Depressed

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What kind of mood could you possibly get from a story that has a setting in an empty hospital (look at picture)?

• Frightening

• Lonely

• Gloomy

• All of the above

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What kind of mood could you possibly get from a story that has a setting in an amusement park (based on picture)?

• Scary

• Gloomy

• Light-Hearted

• Depressed

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Who determines the tone of a story?

• the author

• the reader

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CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B