What is the "tone" of a story?

The author, narrator, or speaker's attitude toward a subject

The feeling the passage evokes from the reader

The time and place of the story

The summary of events in the story

Identify an example of imagery that helps create the mood.

"Klaus looked distastefully at each ugly shirt Mrs. Poe had bought for him..."

"...so she would not be forgotten."

"The Baudelaire orphans went to the bedroom..."

Which of the following sentences best demonstrates the use of figurative language to create a mood of tranquility?

The gentle breeze whispered through the trees, lulling us to sleep.

The storm raged on, relentless and unforgiving.

The city buzzed with life, chaotic and loud.

The clock ticked ominously in the silent room.

Which sentence uses figurative language to convey a sense of urgency?

The clock's hands raced as if in a marathon.

Time crawled at a snail's pace during the lecture.

The sun set slowly, painting the sky in hues of orange.

The leaves rustled gently in the autumn breeze.

How does the use of figurative language in the sentence 'The night was a blanket, covering the world in darkness' affect the mood?

It creates a mood of warmth and comfort.

It creates a mood of fear and suspense.

It creates a mood of mystery and intrigue.

It creates a mood of sadness and despair.

Figurative Language in Tone and Mood

Authored by Sarah Williams

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6th Grade

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

The author's attitude toward the subject matter is called ________.

mood

tone

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

The feeling created in the reader by the writer is called ________.

mood

tone

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

The mood of this excerpt can be best described as:

grim or serious

playful and silly

anxious

aggressive

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which word from this excerpt does NOT contribute to the mood?

cramped

glumly

folded

smelly

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

The emotional response from the reader to the author's words ___________________.

Tone

Mood

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Choose the option that correctly identifies the tone of the following sentence: "The sun smiled down on us, warming our spirits and brightening our day."

Sarcastic

Spooky

Cheerful

Hopeless

Answer explanation

The phrase "The sun smiled down on us" conveys warmth and positivity, suggesting a cheerful atmosphere. The imagery of the sun warming spirits and brightening the day reinforces this uplifting tone, making "Cheerful" the correct choice.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which of the following is an example of mood?

The author's excitement about space exploration.

The eerie silence in the abandoned house made everyone uneasy.

Comparing the moon to a glowing orb.

Describing someone as having a heart of stone.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B

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Figurative Language in Tone and Mood

The author's attitude toward the subject matter is called ________.

The feeling created in the reader by the writer is called ________.

The mood of this excerpt can be best described as:

Which word from this excerpt does NOT contribute to the mood?

The emotional response from the reader to the author's words ___________________.

Choose the option that correctly identifies the tone of the following sentence: "The sun smiled down on us, warming our spirits and brightening our day."

The phrase "The sun smiled down on us" conveys warmth and positivity, suggesting a cheerful atmosphere. The imagery of the sun warming spirits and brightening the day reinforces this uplifting tone, making "Cheerful" the correct choice.

Which of the following is an example of mood?

Delighted, peaceful, frustrated, and angry are all examples of words that could describe the author's __________, or attitude.

Mood is the
(a) that is created for the reader with the author's word choice.

Which passage has a more cautionary mood?

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Figurative Language in Tone and Mood

The author's attitude toward the subject matter is called ________.

The feeling created in the reader by the writer is called ________.

The mood of this excerpt can be best described as:

Which word from this excerpt does NOT contribute to the mood?

The emotional response from the reader to the author's words ___________________.

Choose the option that correctly identifies the tone of the following sentence: "The sun smiled down on us, warming our spirits and brightening our day."

The phrase "The sun smiled down on us" conveys warmth and positivity, suggesting a cheerful atmosphere. The imagery of the sun warming spirits and brightening the day reinforces this uplifting tone, making "Cheerful" the correct choice.

Which of the following is an example of mood?

Delighted, peaceful, frustrated, and angry are all examples of words that could describe the author's __________, or attitude.

Mood is the (a) that is created for the reader with the author's ​word choice.​ ​

Which passage has a more cautionary mood?

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Mood is the
(a) that is created for the reader with the author's word choice.