Tone & Mood

Tone is the author's attitude or feelings towards the writing.

• true

• false

 

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?

• manipulative

• happy

• appreciative

• annoyed

Which tone is represented in the following passage? Wow! With a top speed of one hundred fifty miles per hour, that car can almost fly!

• happy

• annoyed

• angry

• excited

When you talk, your tone of voice can express how you are feeling.

Read the following and choose the author's tone...

This house isn't perfect, but it's where my babies grew up. I know it all by heart. I know every stain on the carpet, every creaking floorboard and every paint chip on the windowsills. Each corner of this small space is filled with memories that I relive when I walk through the narrow hallways.

How does the author feel in that selection?

• sentimental

• angry

• afraid

• gloomy

Read the following:

Harriet Tubman was an amazing woman. She was an important part of freeing slaves. Many people owe their life to her. We should remember her not only during Black History month, but all year round.

What is the author's tone? (THINK-How does the author feel about Harriet Tubman?)

• hatred

• respect

• jealousy

 

Mood is what the reader feels.

• true

• false

Read the following...

The alarm buzzed. Sabrina reached her hand out to hit snooze. Her fingers smacked her phone which then flew off the nightstand and bounced off her cat, Chewy. The cat hissed, meowed loudly and ran out the room.

How does the author want the reader to feel while reading this (MOOD)?

• sad

• tired

• angry

• amused

The girl sat down on the blanket and crossed her legs. A nearby duck made its way across the pond leisurely, its baby ducks following close behind. The breeze danced across the tips of the trees. Which of the following best reflects the MOOD of this passage?

• peaceful

• unhappy

• chaotic