RL6.4 Mood and Tone Vocabulary Review

What is the definition of 'mood' in literature?

• The sequence of events in a story.

• The physical description of a character in a story.

• The atmosphere or emotional setting of a piece of writing.

• The main idea or message of a story.

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CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

Provide an example of a text with a dark and ominous mood.

• The Cat in the Hat by Dr. Seuss

• The Tell-Tale Heart by Edgar Allan Poe

• Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. Rowling

• To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee

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CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

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CCSS.L.6.3B

Explain the difference between mood and tone in literature.

• Mood and tone are the same thing in literature.

• Mood is the atmosphere of the literary work, while tone is the author's attitude towards the subject.

• Mood is the author's attitude, while tone is the atmosphere of the literary work.

• Mood is the author's attitude towards the subject, while tone is the atmosphere of the literary work.

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CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

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CCSS.L.6.3B

Identify the mood of the following passage: 'The sun was setting, casting a warm glow over the peaceful meadow.'

• Peaceful

• Exciting

• Angry

• Sad

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What is the definition of 'tone' in literature?

• The author's attitude towards the subject or audience

• The font style used in the book

• The speed at which the story is told

• The color of the paper the book is printed on

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CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B

Provide an example of a text with a sarcastic tone.

• I'm so excited to clean the entire house.

• I can't wait to do more paperwork.

• Oh, great. Another meeting. Just what I needed.

• I love spending hours in traffic.

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CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

How does the author's choice of words and descriptions contribute to the mood of a story?

• It sets the tone and creates the atmosphere of the story.

• It makes the story more predictable and boring

• It has no impact on the mood of the story

• It confuses the reader and makes the story less engaging

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CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.5.3A

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CCSS.L.6.3B

Identify the tone of the following passage: 'I can't believe you did that. How could you be so careless?'

• Joyful

• Confused

• Indifferent

• Accusatory

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CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Explain how the setting of a story can influence the mood and tone of the narrative.

• The setting can influence the mood and tone by creating a specific atmosphere.

• The mood and tone are solely determined by the characters, not the setting.

• The setting has no impact on the mood and tone of the narrative.

• The setting only influences the characters, not the mood and tone.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

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CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What are some common words used to describe different moods and tones in literature?

• Happy, sad, angry, joyful, melancholic, tense, peaceful, etc.

• Enthusiastic, disinterested, unenthusiastic, unmoved

• Energetic, lazy, indifferent, apathetic

• Excited, bored, confused, tired

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CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4