Tone. Mood. and Voice

Which of the following best describes the tone of an author who uses words like "horrific," "terrifying," and "nightmare" to describe a scene?

• Amused

• Terrified

• Joyful

When a narrator in a story speaks directly to the reader, using "I" and sharing personal thoughts and feelings, what type of voice is being used?

• First-person

• Second-person

• Third-person limited

• Third-person omniscient

If a text describes a setting where the sun is shining, birds are chirping, and children are playing, what mood is most likely being created?

• Tense

• Joyful

• Mysterious

Identify the mood created by the use of words such as "gloomy," "dismal," and "dreary" in a description of a setting.

• Excitement

• Sorrow

• Calmness

Select the text where the author's tone is positive:

• The movie was amazing! I was laughing so hard I cried!

• You can only watch infantile humor for so long before you want to punch yourself in the face.

Select the text where the author's tone is negative:

• The movie was amazing! I was laughing so hard I cried!

• You can only watch infantile humor for so long before you want to punch yourself in the face.

Select the text where the author's tone is negative:

• My little brother is so stubborn. He never shuts up.

• My little brother is very determined. He never gives up.

Select the text where the author's tone is positive:

• My little brother is so stubborn. He never shuts up.

• My little brother is very determined. He never gives up.

Mood is...

• The reader's feelings while reading the text

• The reader's feelings before reading the text

Tone is...

• The author's attitude or feelings

• The reader's feelings while reading the text