Tone & Mood- 8th Grade

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

• mood
• tone

Tags

CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B

_________ 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

"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
• optomistic

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.2.6

What is the tone of the following text?
"I will not!" she shouted. "I will not be left at the mercy of our enemies while you slink away!" (108).
 

• pleased
• angry
• happy
• suspicious

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

What word would you use to describe the tone of this passage?

• Bitter
• Respectful
• Objective
• Humorous

Tags

CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B

What is the tone of the following sentence?
Bursting through the door, the flustered mother screamed uncontrollably at the innocent teacher who gave her child an F.

• angry
• witty
• suspicious

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

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.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

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.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

What is the tone of the following passage?
The alarm buzzed. Jordan smashed her fist down on it--hard. It flew off the nightstand and bounced off her cat, Armstrong. The cat yowled indignantly and rocketed out the room.

• Eerie
• Sarcastic
• Passionate
• Humorous

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

Paige felt someone shaking her shoulder.  "What?!" she barked, refusing to open her eyes or move.  "I know it's Spring Break, but you can't sleep the whole morning away.  It's already 9 o'clock.  Come out to the kitchen and eat your breakfast after you get dressed," Mom instructed.  A few minutes later, when Paige entered the kitchen, she still looked like a walking zombie.  She opened the cupboard door that held the cereal, and scanned the shelf. "What happened the the Lucky Charms?" she roared.  "Your brother just finished them up this morning," Mom answered.  Paige slamemd the door shut.  "I'm not eating then!"
Which of the following best reflects the MOOD of this passage?

• cranky
• somber
• scared
• hopeful

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.5.4