Quiz 2: Mood and Tone

What is mood?

• The author's attitude while writing

• How the reader feels while reading

• A person's personality

• None of the above

What is tone?

• The author's attitude while writing

• How the reader feels while reading

• A person's personality

• None of the above

True or False: Mood and Tone are the SAME thing.

• True

• False

What helps us identify the mood in the story?

• The characters and conflict

• The theme and main idea

• The setting and atmosphere

• Dialogue and word choice

What helps us identify the tone of the story?

• The characters and conflict

• The theme and main idea

• The setting and atmopshere

• The dialogue and word choice

What is the tone? I went to see my brother at his new job. His office was beautiful and he had the best view of the city. I am so excited for him and impressed with his new job.

• Proud

• Upset

• Jealous

• Critical

What is the tone? My husband surprised me with such a lovely gift. He randomly decided to buy me flowers and then took me to my favorite restaurant.

• Adoring

• Skeptical

• Frustrated

• Happy

What is the tone? The new restaurant on the corner appears a bit run down. I am unsure if I think the food will be good. I do not know if the food is edible. Maybe, we should try somewhere else.

• Adoring

• Skeptical

• Terrible

• Happy

What is the tone? Sam is coming for the weekend. Whenever Sam comes for the weekend, all my friends hangout with him and not me. I wish he was not coming over, so I can spend time with my friends alone.

• Tender

• Angry

• Jealous

• Joyous

What is the tone? On the edge of town, there was a small cottage. It had the most beautiful flowers and was so charming. It always welcomes me. You can always smell baked cookies coming from the inside.

• Gloomy

• Warm

• Excited

• Lonely