Mood, Tone, Connotation, Denotation Practice

Which of the following best describes the literary concept of mood in a narrative?

• The type of story or genre

• The meaning of a definition in a dictionary

• The attitude from the author of the story

• The feeling or atmosphere that a reader experiences as a result of the author’s use of language, setting, and 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

Analyze the tone of the following sentence and explain your reasoning: "The carnival lights were so bright and colorful."

• Frightened

• Excited

• Confused

• Detached

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CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B

Analyze the mood conveyed by the author in the following sentence: "She couldn't find her father anywhere. All the faces that passed by was unfamiliar to her."

• nervous

• furious

• confident

• amused

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CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B

Analyze the tone in the following passage and select the most appropriate answer: Wow! With a top speed of one hundred fifty miles per hour, that car can almost fly! Consider the context and word choice in your response.

• concerned

• annoyed

• disgusted

• excited

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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 passage below?

A vaccine is a preparation of killed or weakened germs that is injected under the skin and causes the blood to produce antibodies against the disease. Effective vaccines, for instance, have been developed for small pox, rabies, and polio. Consider the author's choice of words and the overall style in your response.

• objective and informative

• arrogant and dismissive

• regretful and nostalgic

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CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B

Analyze the tone of the passage below and select the most accurate description.

We have come together this afternoon to mourn the deaths of sixteen miners—our friends and neighbors—who were trapped by fire yesterday, deep below the earth. They lived bravely and they died too soon, leaving behind grieving wives and bewildered children. We bid them a final farewell.

• forgiving

• sorrowful

• angry

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CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B

Match the terms to the definitions

• connotation

• The dictionary definition of a word, without any associated feelings or cultural implications

• mood

• The cultural, symbolic, emotional meanings that a word carries beyond its literal definition

• diction

• Atmosphere or emotion felt by the audience when reading a work

• tone

• The specific choice of words an author makes when writing

• denotation

• The attitude of the speaker toward the subject or the audience

Tags

CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B

Select ALL of the words below that have a negative connotation in the context of describing someone's behavior or attitude.

• Childish

• Young

• Immature

• Youthful

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CCSS.L.9-10.5B

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Analyze how the use of words such as grim, sorrow, and melancholy contributes to the overall tone of a literary work. What effect do these words have on the reader's perception of the story?

• They establish a courageous and inspirational tone

• They create a formal and no-nonsense tone

• They produce a fun and lighthearted tone

• They evoke a depressing and gloomy 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

Analyze how the use of words such as playful, whimsical, and joyful contributes to the overall tone of a story. What effect do these words have on the reader's perception?

• They establish a fun and lighthearted tone, encouraging the reader to view the story in a positive and uplifting manner.

• They create a courageous and inspirational tone, motivating the reader to overcome challenges.

• They produce a formal and no-nonsense tone, making the story feel serious and authoritative.

• They result in a depressing and gloomy tone, causing the reader to feel somber or melancholic.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B