Understanding Mood, Tone, & Figurative Language

Which of the following is an example of describing emotions with similes? a) The wind whispered through the trees. b) Her smile was as bright as the sun. c) The raindrops danced on the roof. d) The room was as quiet as a mouse.

• d

• a

• c

• b

Identify the tone in the following metaphor: 'Her voice was music to his ears.' a) Joyful b) Angry c) Sad d) Excited

• c) Sad

• b) Angry

• d) Excited

• a) Joyful

Which sentence uses personification to set the mood? a) The flowers bloomed beautifully in the garden. b) The waves crashed angrily against the shore. c) The stars twinkled in the night sky. d) The trees whispered secrets to each other.

• a) The sun shone brightly in the sky.

• d

• c) The river flowed peacefully through the valley.

• b) The wind howled through the trees.

What is the tone conveyed through hyperbole in the sentence: 'I've told you a million times to clean your room!'? a) Frustration b) Happiness c) Surprise d) Indifference

• c) Surprise

• b) Happiness

• a) Frustration

• d) Indifference

Which of the following creates a mood with onomatopoeia? a) The thunder rumbled in the distance. b) The cat meowed softly. c) The fire crackled and popped. d) The wind gently blew through the trees.

• a

• d

• c

• b

Complete the simile: 'Her laughter was as contagious as __________.' a) A rainbow after the rain. b) A flower blooming in spring. c) A wildfire spreading through the forest. d) A snowflake falling from the sky.

• c) A wildfire spreading through the forest.

• b) A flower blooming in spring.

• d) A snowflake falling from the sky.

• a) A rainbow after the rain.

Choose the correct tone for the metaphor: 'The city was a bustling beehive.' a) Peaceful b) Excited c) Lonely d) Scary

• a) Peaceful

• d) Scary

• b) Excited

• c) Lonely

Which sentence uses personification to set the mood? a) The sun shone brightly in the clear blue sky. b) The fresh cookies smelled so good. c) The moonlight danced on the water. d) The diamond sparkled in the light.

• c

• d

• a

• b

What is the tone conveyed through hyperbole in the sentence: 'I'm so hungry, I could eat a horse!'? a) Amusement b) Anger c) Disappointment d) Boredom

• d) Boredom

• b) Anger

• a) Amusement

• c) Disappointment

Which of the following creates a mood with onomatopoeia? a) The clock ticked slowly on the wall. b) The baby giggled with delight. c) The rain fell softly on the roof. d) The leaves rustled in the wind.

• a

• d

• b

• c