Creating Mood

Read the following passage and determine which technique is used to create the mood:

The stars twinkled overhead, casting a soft glow on the sleeping village below. A gentle breeze rustled the leaves, and the scent of jasmine filled the air. I felt a sense of peace wash over me as I gazed at the tranquil scene.

Which technique is used to create the mood?

• Alliteration

• Symbolism

• Sensory details

• Metaphor

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Identify the technique used in the following excerpt to create mood:

The old house creaked and groaned in the wind, its weathered shutters banging against the windows. Shadows danced on the walls, and the air was thick with the smell of decay. I shivered, feeling a sense of foreboding.

Which technique is employed to establish the mood?

• Onomatopoeia

• Personification

• Repetition

• Hyperbole

Tags

CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B

What technique does this passage employ to evoke mood?

The sound of laughter echoed through the empty halls of the abandoned mansion, the only remnants of its former glory. Dust motes danced in the sunlight that filtered through cracked windows, and memories lingered in the faded wallpaper.

Choose the most suitable technique:

• Imagery

• Metaphor

• Personification

• Symbolism

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Determine the technique in the following excerpt to convey mood:

The storm clouds gathered ominously on the horizon, casting a dark shadow over the landscape. Thunder rumbled in the distance, and lightning streaked across the sky. I felt a sense of impending doom.

Which technique contributes to the mood?

• Repetition

• Symbolism

• Onomatopoeia

• Hyperbole

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

What technique is used in the following passage to convey mood?

The garden was alive with the buzzing of bees and the chirping of crickets. The scent of blooming flowers filled the air, and the sun cast a warm, golden glow over everything. I felt contentment wash over me as I wandered through the tranquil oasis.

Choose the appropriate technique:

• Simile

• Sensory details

• Repetition

• Symbolism

Tags

CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B

Identify the mood in the following excerpt:

The snow gently fell from the sky, covering the ground in a soft blanket of white. The world was silent, except for the sound of my footsteps crunching in the snow. I felt a sense of wonder as I took in the winter landscape.

Which mood is portrayed in this passage?

• Melancholy

• Peaceful

• Tense

• Euphoric

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What mood does this passage evoke?

The sun dipped below the horizon, painting the sky in shades of pink and orange. A cool breeze whispered through the trees, and the scent of freshly cut grass lingered in the air. I felt a sense of tranquility as I watched the day fade into night.

Choose the most suitable mood:

• Serene

• Anxious

• Playful

• Somber

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Determine the mood in the following excerpt:

The bustling city streets were alive with activity, as people hurried along, lost in their own thoughts. Neon lights flickered overhead, casting a vibrant glow on the crowded sidewalks. I felt a sense of excitement as I navigated through the urban jungle.

What mood does this passage convey?

• Claustrophobic

• Captivated

• Fearful

• Energetic

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What mood is portrayed in the following passage?

The campfire crackled and popped, sending sparks dancing into the night sky. The smell of roasting marshmallows filled the air, and laughter rang out into the darkness. I felt a sense of camaraderie as I sat among friends, sharing stories and making memories.

Choose the appropriate mood:

• Joyful

• Indignant

• Morose

• Somber

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4