Analyzing Word Choice-F.L./Tone/Mood

Authors set a TONE or MOOD in literature by conveying an emotion or emotions through _____________.

• pictures
• height
• words
• funny faces

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CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What is the "tone" of a story?

• The feeling the passage evokes from the reader
• The author, narrator, or speaker's attitude toward a subject
• The time and place of the story
• The summary of events in the story

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CCSS.RL.9-10.4

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 run away and hide, you coward!" 

• pleased
• suspicious 
• happy
• angry

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CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Just when I thought things could  not get more ridiculous, Rebecca's little terrier, all dressed up in its knitted blue winter outfit, poked its head out of the pink polka dot doggy tote!  The outfit was an odd sweater-and-hood combination.  Perhaps Rebecca thought it flattered Fluffy's eyes.  Fluffy looked around blankly, as if to ask what was so amusing.
What word would you use to describe the tone of this passage?

• Bitter
• Respectful 
• Objective
• Humorous 

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CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Lana was bursting with excitement.  She paced up and down, and every few minutes headed to the window to check for the mail carrier.  When he finally showed up, she ran down the path and stretched out her hand for the mail.  She took a deep breath and, hands shaking, ripped open the envelope.  
What word would you use to describe the tone of this passage?

• humorous 
• persuasive 
• anxious 
• cheerful 

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CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Why do these things always happen to me?, Brad wondered. First I forget an important meeting, and nobody reminds me until it’s over. Then my boss dumps a big project on my desk and wants it done by yesterday. And to top everything off, I leave my wallet on the bus. 

• comic
• self-pitying
• optimistic

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

• Ironic
• Informational
• Joyful
• Dramatic

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CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Ling was chewing the gum. When her teacher told her to spit it out and throw it in the trash, she talked back.
What tone did Ling use with her teacher?

• Apologetic
• Sarcastic
• Disrespectful
• uncertain

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CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What is the tone of this image? 

• elated
• appreciative
• accusing
• conceited

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CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Dear Mom,
     Please come pick me up as soon as possible.  I hate it here at summer camp.  If you let me come home, I will keep my room clean for a year.  I will even clean the bathrooms.  PLEASE COME SOON!!
-Jeremy
Which word best describes the tone of this note?

• hostile
• desperate
• somber
• suspicious

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.8.4