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The voice that talks to the reader in a poem is

• the narrator.
• the speaker.
• the poet.

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What type of tone is used in epics?

• grand
• understated
• humorous
• friendly

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Read the sentence and identify the verb mood.
Would you like to go to the game with me?

• Subjunctive
• Imperative
• Interrogative
• Conditional

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Which phrase is LEAST effective at creating the creepy mood of the story?

• "especially unpleasant."
• "baleful (sinister) atmosphere."
• "it was an old building with an old elevator."
• "ominous, clanging finality."

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How do you determine the MOOD of a passage?

• The words the author uses.
• The figurative language used by the author.
• How you feel after reading the passage.
• All of the above.

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In which mood is the following sentence written?

Sit in your seat and do your work.

• Indicative

• Imperative

• Interrogative

• Investigative

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"The river, reflecting the clear blue of the sky, glistened and sparkled as it flowed noiselessly on."
What is the mood of this sentence?

• sad
• happy
• river
• calm

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Which phrase has a positive connotation? 

• A charismatic leader
• A pushy leader 

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True or False. This sentence is written in the IMPERATIVE mood.
Follow all the safety rules.

• True
• False

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Why do these things always happen to me?, Brad wondered. First, my boss dumps a huge project on my desk and wants it done by yesterday. Then, of course, I leave my wallet on the bus.
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Which word in the above passage gives it the connotation of self-pity?

• wondered
• dumps
• reminds
• leave

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