Mood, Tone, and Irony

Authors set a tone or mood in literature by conveying emotions through

• space

• height

• words

• funny faces

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CCSS.RL.9-10.4

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CCSS.RL.8.4

What is the mood of this passage?

• suspenseful

• calm

• depressing

• serious

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CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

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Just when I thought things could not get more ridiculous, Rebecca's little terrier, all dressed up in its knitted blue "winter outfit", poked its head out of the pink polka dot doggy tote! The outfit was an odd sweater-and-hood number. Perhaps Rebecca thought it flattered Fluffy's eyes. Fluffy looked around blankly, as if to ask what was so amusing.

What is the tone of this passage?

• respectful

• annoyed

• humorous

• sophisticated

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CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Which word best describes the tone of this note?

• happy

• proud

• compassionate

• excited

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CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Dear Elizabeth,

Do you remember how Mom gave us each a white sweater for Christmas last year? Well, I went to wear mine yesterday, and it had a stain on the front of it! I know I didn't do that. I think YOU stained YOUR shirt and then swapped it with mine, thinking I wouldn't notice. Is this what happened? -Kelsey

What is the tone of this passage?

• disrespectful

• disappointed

• angry

• suspicious

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CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

When determining mood in literature, you must analyze: (select all that apply)

• setting

• imagery

• word choice

• descriptions

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CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What is one thing you must analyze in film in order to determine the mood?

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CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Explain the irony in this picture. What type of irony and why?

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CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.1

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

What is the tone of this passage?

• terrifying

• tense

• exciting

• convincing

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CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Never before that night had I felt the extent of my own powers-of my sagacity. I could scarcely contain my feelings of triumph. To think that there I was, opening the door, little by little, and he not even to dream of my secret deeds or thoughts.

What is the tone of this passage?(check all that apply)

• excited

• angry

• proud

• victorious

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CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4