Tone and Mood

What is the definition of tone?

• The pitch or frequency of a sound

• Attitude or emotion conveyed by the writer or speaker

• The color or shade of a color

• The speed or tempo of a piece of music

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CCSS.RL.1.4

CCSS.RL.2.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

What is the definition of mood?

• Mood is a person's social status or popularity.

• Mood is a person's level of intelligence or cognitive ability.

• Mood is a person's physical health or well-being.

• Mood is a person's emotional state or disposition.

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CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.W.4.2D

CCSS.W.5.2D

What is the difference between tone and mood?

• Tone refers to the author's attitude towards the subject, while mood refers to the atmosphere or feeling created in the reader.

• Tone refers to the atmosphere or feeling created in the reader, while mood refers to the author's attitude towards the subject.

• Tone and mood are the same thing.

• Tone refers to the reader's attitude towards the subject, while mood refers to the author's attitude.

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CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B

Which of the following is an example of tone in literature? a) The sun was shining brightly. b) The room was filled with a sense of dread. c) The wind whispered through the trees.

• b

• d

• c

• a

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CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B

Which of the following is an example of mood in literature? a) The characters were happy and excited. b) The story took place in a gloomy and desolate setting. c) The dialogue was filled with humor and laughter.

• c

• a

• b

• d

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CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B

True or False: Tone refers to the author's attitude towards the subject, while mood refers to the atmosphere or feeling created in the reader.

• True

• Tone and mood are the same thing.

• Tone refers to the reader's attitude towards the subject, while mood refers to the author's attitude.

• False

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CCSS.RL.1.4

CCSS.RL.2.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

Which of the following statements is true? a) Tone and mood are the same thing. b) Tone and mood are unrelated concepts. c) Tone and mood are different aspects of literature.

• a

• b

• d

• c

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CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B

In the sentence 'The teacher's voice was stern and authoritative,' what is the tone?

• stern and authoritative

• friendly and welcoming

• playful and humorous

• soft and gentle

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CCSS.RL.1.4

CCSS.RL.2.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

In the sentence 'The dark storm clouds loomed overhead,' what is the mood?

• ominous

• calm

• happy

• exciting

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CCSS.RL.1.4

CCSS.RL.2.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

Which of the following is an example of tone in literature? a) The characters were scared and anxious. b) The story was set in a peaceful and serene environment. c) The author used sarcastic and mocking language.

• c

• d

• b

• a

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CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B