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Tone and Mood in "To Build a Fire"

Authored by Jennifer McGehee

English

7th Grade

CCSS covered

Used 13+ times

Tone and Mood in "To Build a Fire"
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are some of the survival techniques used by the man in the story 'To Build a Fire'?

Reading a book, taking a nap, playing video games

Building a fire, finding shelter, keeping his body warm

Eating berries, climbing trees, singing songs

Building a sandcastle, swimming in the river, sunbathing

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the harsh environment impact the man's ability to survive in the story?

It has no impact on his ability to survive

It makes it extremely difficult to stay warm and find food and shelter.

It makes it easier for him to find food and shelter

It improves his chances of staying warm

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the man's isolation contribute to the tone of the story?

It contributes to a feeling of togetherness, security, and strength.

It creates a sense of loneliness, helplessness, and vulnerability.

It has no impact on the tone of the story.

It creates a sense of joy, excitement, and contentment.

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What effect does the loneliness of the man have on the mood of the story?

It creates a somber and desolate mood.

It makes the mood of the story mysterious and intriguing.

It has no effect on the mood of the story.

It creates a joyful and lively mood.

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CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does nature's indifference to human life create a sense of foreboding in the story?

By emphasizing the harsh and unforgiving environment that the character is facing.

By showing the character's love for nature

By providing the character with all the necessary tools for survival

By making the character's journey through nature easy and enjoyable

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In what ways does the story depict the conflict between man and nature?

The story focuses on the protagonist's love for nature and his harmonious relationship with the environment.

The conflict between man and nature is not depicted in the story at all.

The protagonist easily adapts to the challenges of the wilderness and has no real conflict with nature.

The protagonist's struggle to survive in the harsh, unforgiving environment of the Yukon wilderness.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the overall tone of the story 'To Build a Fire'?

Gloomy, dark, and mysterious

Cold, harsh, and judgemental

Sunny, bright, and cheerful

Warm, inviting, and comforting

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

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