Understanding Tone in Writing

Which of the following is NOT a factor in setting the tone?

• The author's choice of vocabulary

• The setting of the story

• The type of font used

• Other details in the writing

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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

What is the relationship between tone and the readers?

• Tone reflects the author's attitude toward the readers

• Tone determines the reader's age

• Tone is unrelated to the readers

• Tone is only important in poetry

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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

Which of the following best describes a humorous tone?

• Light and funny

• Dark and mysterious

• Sad and gloomy

• Fast and action-packed

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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

Which of the following words describes a positive tone?

• Pessimistic

• Gloomy

• Optimistic

• Foreboding

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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

What aspect of a story does mood affect?

• The reader's feelings

• The author's income

• The book's price

• The number of pages

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CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B

Which statement is true about mood?

• It is always happy

• It is the same as the plot

• It can change throughout the story

• It is determined by the book's length

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CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B

What is the primary purpose of mood in literature?

• To confuse the reader

• To create a general atmosphere

• To describe the author's life

• To list the characters

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CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B

Which word describes a mood that is sorrowful?

• Nostalgic

• Joyful

• Sorrowful

• Romantic

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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

Which word is associated with a mood that is gloomy?

• Joyful

• Gloomy

• Happy

• Romantic

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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