Mood, Simile, and Imagery Practice

What is the definition of mood?

• a comparison of two things using the words “like” or “as”

• visually descriptive or figurative language, especially in a literary work

• the feeling or atmosphere that a piece of writing creates in the reader; the emotion the author wants the reader to feel

• a comparison between two unlike things

Which of the following describes how mood is used in a literary text?

• an author may narrate a chaotic description of the events to create an unsettling feeling

• an author may use descriptive language to create the image of the setting

• an author may make a comparison to describe a character

What word best describes the mood of this passage?

"It was a dark and stormy night. Thunder crashed and the lights went out. They heard a sound, but no one else was supposed to be there. . ."

• cheerful

• light-hearted

• fun

• suspenseful

What word best describes the mood of this passage?

"The kids walked into Wonka's factory and were surrounded by big, bright, colorful flowers, marvelous chocolate fountains and rivers, and big edible marshmallow-tasting mushrooms."

• whimsical

• dark

• gloomy

• angry

What word best describes the mood of this passage?

"The warm sun rays stretched out across the beach. The gentle waves crashed along the shore. The sand relaxed us as we laid down."

• dark

• calm

• chaotic

• melancholic

What is the definition of simile?

• a comparison of two things using the words “like” or “as”

• visually descriptive or figurative language, especially in a literary work

• the feeling or atmosphere that a piece of writing creates in the reader; the emotion the author wants the reader to feel

• a comparison between two unlike things

Which of the following describes how similes are used in a literary text?

• an author may narrate a chaotic description of the events to create an unsettling feeling

• an author may use descriptive language to create the image of the setting

• an author may make a comparison to describe a character

Which of the following is an example of a simile?

• she was as sweet as pie

• she had a heart of gold

Which of the following is an example of a simile?

• he was as cold as ice

• his heart was ice cold

Which of the following is an example of a simile?

• he was a grizzly bear

• he was tough like a grizzly bear