Tone and Mood (Chinese Cinderella)

What is the definition of mood?

• The author's attitude towards the writing.

• The audience's attitude towards the writing.

What are some possible elements that could affect a person's mood while reading or watching something?

• The background music

• The colour used

• The words that the character's used.

• The various literary devices used.

• The characteristics of the character throughout the storyline.

A faint cool breeze was blowing in from the river, sweeping away the mist and clouds.

What are some possible mood elicited from this imagery?

• Gloomy

• Hopeful

• Dreamy

• Refreshed

'I was seized by a sudden rage. It was a sizzling hot day but I felt a chill within. In a flash, I lurched forward, overtook Ye Ye and pushed the door open violently.'

Which word(s) or phrase(s) could cause a reader to feel anger after reading it.

• violently

• seized by a sudden rage

• forward

• pushed the door

'Liar! You planned it, didn't you, to show off our house to your penniless classmates. How dare you!' What possible words would you use to describe your mood after reading this

What is the definition of tone?

• The author's attitude towards the writing.

• The audience's attitude towards the writing.

' How wonderful life is at this moment! I thought as I fanned myself and wriggled my toes. With Father and Niang gone, the whole house seemed relaxed and carefree.'

Which word is suitable to describe the tone of the author?

• uneasy

• relaxed

• agitated

• unconcerned

'You mustn't talk like that! You have your whole life ahead of you. Everything is possible!' In your opinion, which colour suits the mood of this situation? Why?

'"That's just an excuse!" Big Sister screamed. "You don't know because you are stupid! And you don't deserve to wear this!"' Which specific word indicated the envious tone from Big Sister?

'"Yes, please, Father!" How wonderful! To share the same birthday as my father! I was thrilled!' Which tone word best describes the author's tone here?

• enraged

• delusional

• earnest

• silly