Tone vs Mood Practice

MOOD is...

• the overall feeling or atmosphere created by a work of literature; heavily influence by the setting; reader-centered

• the attitude a writer takes towards the subject or the reader; writer-centered

Tags

CCSS.L.7.5D

CCSS.RL.7.3

TONE is...

• the overall feeling or atmosphere created by a work of literature; heavily influence by the setting; reader-centered

• the attitude a writer takes towards the subject or the reader; writer-centered

Tags

CCSS.L.7.5D

CCSS.RL.7.4

Identify the TONE of the following passage:

The conditions were just awful for an outdoor party. The guests stood in mud where there had once been a layer of fluffy white snow. Cold winds blew in from the lake, chilling the hot food and adding a layer of frost to the cold drinks. Many guests were sneezing and sniffling as they struggled to eat wearing gloves and scarves.

• Outraged
  

• Paranoid

• Miserable

Answer explanation

Remember, tone is about the AUTHOR. Think about the attitude the writer has towards the subject in order to determine the tone.

Tags

CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.L.7.5D

CCSS.RL.7.4

Identify the TONE of the following passage:

As soon as we walked in the door, we felt at home. The hostess rushed to the door to greet us and quickly introduced us to several other people who were open and welcoming. By the end of the day we’d made plans to play golf with one couple and to visit another couple later in the week for another party. What a great neighborhood this is!

• Peaceful

• Friendly

• Remorseful

Tags

CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Identify the TONE of the following passage:

Everyone was silent, obviously expecting the worse. Some people sat on the edge of their seats or tapped their feet, almost as though they were eager to learn the verdict and be done with the waiting. No one expected good news, and it was obvious from their drawn faces and wrinkled clothes that they had been waiting a long time to hear what was inevitable.

• Sad

• Crazy

• Anxious

Tags

CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Identify the TONE of the following passage:

The team had trained hard, worked hard, and played hard, and now they were earning the attention they deserved. Each player was among the best in the county. These were students who deserved nothing but praise for all of their work, and as their teachers, we spent a few minutes reflecting on all the work they’ve done.

• Proud

• Unsure

• Regretful

Tags

CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Identify the TONE of the following passage:

It was really adorable how hard Amanda tried to host an elegant party. Certainly, she couldn’t be blamed for doing so many things wrong. She wasn’t raised in an environment in which these types of events were common. She tried her best, but of course, didn’t quite succeed.

• Condescending

• Proud

• Motivated

Tags

CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Identify the TONE of the following passage:

Everyone was silent, waiting for the verdict to come down. A few people tapped their feet, or hovered at the edge of their seats. When a court officer walked into the room, many people stood, but the officer waved his hands. “Have a seat, folks,” he said. “There’s no verdict yet.”

• Anxious

• Bossy

• Loving

Tags

CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.L.7.5D

CCSS.RI.7.4

Identify the TONE of the following passage:

It was obvious that something was going on. There was a cluster of four people who stopped talking instantly when Cameron entered the room. Simone glanced around nervously when Simone approached them. “What are you doing here?” he asked. “We weren’t expecting you.”

• Suspicious

• Excited

• Comical

Tags

CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.L.7.5D

Identify the TONE of the following passage:

Mark was concerned about his history exam. Even though he’d studied for days, and even though he felt like he knew the answers to most of the questions, he was concerned that he might have missed something. He really had no reason to be concerned, as he did all he could to prepare and it was more than likely that he’d see the results of that preparation.

• Reassuring

• Judgemental

• Controlling

Tags

CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4