Mood and Tone Practice

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

• connotation

• denotation

• tone

• mood

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

___________ is the feeling the reader gets as he/she reads the text.

• connotation

• denotation

• tone

• mood

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Author's set a TONE or MOOD in literature by conveying an emotion or emotions through ____________.

• word choice

• space

• tone

• graphics

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CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

“Meg knelt at her mother’s feet. The warmth and light of the kitchen had relaxed her so that her attic fears were gone. The cocoa steamed fragrantly in the saucepan; geraniums bloomed on the window sills and there was a bouquet of tiny yellow chrysanthemums in the center of the table. The curtains, red, with a blue and green geometrical pattern were drawn and seemed to reflect their cheerfulness throughout the room. The furnace purred like a great, sleepy animal; the lights glowed with steady radiance…” (16)

• Harsh

• Comforting

• Excited

• Spooky

My annoying brother likes to drive me crazy. There is no other who is that lazy. He whines to Mom and Dad night and day, until he eventually gets his way. What is a sister to do, when he screams 'til he's blue? There is no way to win, for he gets under your skin. He does his best to kill all joy. Oh, how my brother does annoy! What is the TONE of the poem?

• Frustrated
• Humorous
• Depressed
• Happy

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CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Which word BEST describes the TONE of this movie poster?

• ecstatic

• annoyed

• cheerful

• serious

If a piece of text gives you a peaceful mood, you are feeling...

• confident and eager to move forward.

• excited and playful.

• humorous and comical.

• calm or relaxed.

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CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What is the MOOD of the following passage?
The werewolf threw his head back and howled, his eyes glazed, a trickle of saliva running from the corners of his mouth and thinning the blood flowing over his chest. I shouted to him to shut up, but he did not hear me, so I did the only thing I could to quiet him.
What is your text evidence? __________________________________

• Loving
• Joyful
• Suspenseful
• Disappointed

Read the whole passage; it will be used for three questions.

Bharata Natyam is a classical Indian dance. It is popular in Tamil Nadu, southern India. Bharata stands for India, and Natyam for dance. The dance is popular among men, women and children. It is a complex and graceful style of dancing. The dancers’ hand movements, eye movements, facial expressions, and feet stamping create a beautiful picture. Together, these movements help show feelings and even tell stories.

The dancers wear anklets with 50 bells while performing and add to the musical effect of the strong foot movement. In addition, the dancers wear a unique set of jewelry and distinct make-up and costume. The make-up highlights the dancer's eyes. The dance is mostly done solo or by one person. The dancers train for many years to become a successful performer. A typical Bharata Natyam dancer leaves the audience in awe and wanting for more after each show!

Which of these best describes the tone of the passage?

• Proud

• Amazed

• Triumphant

• Hopeful

Bharata Natyam is a classical Indian dance. It is popular in Tamil Nadu, southern India. Bharata stands for India, and Natyam for dance. The dance is popular among men, women and children. It is a complex and graceful style of dancing. The dancers’ hand movements, eye movements, facial expressions, and feet stamping create a beautiful picture. Together, these movements help show feelings and even tell stories.

The dancers wear anklets with 50 bells while performing and add to the musical effect of the strong foot movement. In addition, the dancers wear a unique set of jewelry and distinct make-up and costume. The make-up highlights the dancer's eyes. The dance is mostly done solo or by one person. The dancers train for many years to become a successful performer. A typical Bharata Natyam dancer leaves the audience in awe and wanting for more after each show!

Question: What is the effect of using the words “complex and graceful” to describe Bharata Natyam?

• They show the dance is difficult as well as beautiful.

• They describe the detail that makes the dance musical.

• They explain why both men and women practice it.

• They highlight why the dance is popular in India.