Purpose, tone, and mood BW
Authored by Megan Rogers
English
9th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the primary purpose of an author when writing a persuasive essay?
To entertain the reader
To inform the reader
To convince the reader of a particular viewpoint
To describe a setting
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following best describes the mood of a text that uses words like "gloomy," "dreary," and "melancholic"?
Joyful
Sad
Exciting
Angry
Tags
CCSS.RL.11-12.4
CCSS.RL.6.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In a passage where the author uses a sarcastic tone, what is the likely intent?
To express genuine admiration
To criticize or mock
To provide factual information
To create suspense
Tags
CCSS.RL.11-12.4
CCSS.RL.6.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does the mood of a story differ from its tone?
Mood is the author's attitude, while tone is the feeling the reader gets.
Mood is the feeling the reader gets, while tone is the author's attitude.
Mood and tone are the same.
Mood is about the setting, while tone is about the characters.
Tags
CCSS.RL.11-12.4
CCSS.RL.6.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Read the following sentence: "The sun smiled down on the cheerful children playing in the park." What is the tone of this sentence?
Somber
Joyful
Neutral
Angry
Tags
CCSS.RL.11-12.4
CCSS.RL.6.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
An author writes a story about a dystopian future where freedom is restricted. What might be the author's purpose?
To entertain with a light-hearted story
To warn about the dangers of losing freedom
To describe a historical event
To provide instructions on future living
Tags
CCSS.RI. 9-10.6
CCSS.RI.8.6
CCSS.RI.8.9
CCSS.RL.8.6
CCSS.RL.9-10.6
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
If a passage describes a stormy night with howling winds and crashing waves, what mood is likely being conveyed?
Calm
Tense
Joyful
Indifferent
Tags
CCSS.RL.11-12.4
CCSS.RL.6.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
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