Tone Mood Voice

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.

____ is the writer's attitude expressed in their writing.

____ is how the reader feels.

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:

• Why is that weirdo calling me again after all this time?

• I’m so excited that he called! I’ve been hoping to hear from him.

Which word best describes the mood for this text? "Why is that weirdo calling me again after all this time?"

• Annoyed

• Happy

Which word best describes the mood for this text? "I'm so excited to go on that field trip!"

• Uncomfortable

• Happy

Change the tone of this sentence:

School is dull and unexciting.

The tranquil waters of the lake reflected the soft moonlight like glass.

Select the tone of the text:

• peaceful

• anxious