Tone, Mood, Diction, Voice, and more

The author, narrator, or speaker's attitude towards a subject/topic

• tone

• mood

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CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

The emotions the audience feels from a given text, movie or song

• tone

• mood

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CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

She hesitated, listening for sounds of the creature. The forest seemed empty, but she could sense something else out there. Something watching and waiting.

What is the mood of this passage?

• suspenseful

• calm

• depressing

• serious

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Just when I thought things could not get more ridiculous, Rebecca's little terrier, all dressed up in its knitted blue "winter outfit", poked its head out of the pink polka dot doggy tote! The outfit was an odd sweater-and-hood number. Perhaps Rebecca thought it flattered Fluffy's eyes. Fluffy looked around blankly, as if to ask what was so amusing.

What is the tone of this passage?

• respectful

• annoyed

• humorous

• sophisticated

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Dear Dad,

Congratulations on completing your first marathon! I know you set this goal a long time ago, and you worked really hard to achieve it. You have shown me that if I work hard, I can achieve my goals, too! - Kaleb

Which word best describes the tone of this note?

• happy

• proud

• compassionate

• excited

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Dear Elizabeth,

Do you remember how Mom gave us each a white sweater for Christmas last year? Well, I went to wear mine yesterday, and it had a stain on the front of it! I know I didn't do that. I think YOU stained YOUR shirt and then swapped it with mine, thinking I wouldn't notice. Is this what happened? -Kelsey

What is the tone of this passage?

• disrespectful

• disappointed

• angry

• suspicious

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CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What might be the setting for a story with a relaxed mood?

• an old castle

• the bus stop

• school

• the beach

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

When determining mood in literature, you must analyze:

(select all that apply)

• setting

• imagery

• word choice

• descriptions

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CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What is one thing you must analyze in film in order to determine the mood?

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CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Explain the irony in this picture. What type of irony and why?

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CCSS.L.8.5A