Tone and Mood Review

What is tone?

• The overall feeling or atmosphere of a story.

• The author's attitude toward the subject or audience.

• The way the story is written.

• The setting of the story.

What is mood?

• The author's personal emotions.

• The type of story being told.

• The dialogue of the characters.

• The emotional atmosphere a reader feels while reading.

Which of the following is an example of tone?

• The author's sarcastic way of writing.

• Feeling excited while reading a scary story.

• Feeling sad when a character is hurt.

• The setting of a scene in the story.

Which of the following is an example of mood?

• A narrator describes a character as angry and frustrated.

• A character speaks in a cheerful, happy way.

• A reader feels nervous while reading a horror story.

• The narrator describes the setting as bright and sunny.

"The clouds were dark, and the wind howled like a wolf. There was an eerie silence before the storm hit."

What is the tone of this passage?

• Excited.

• Happy.

• Mysterious.

• Peaceful.

"The kids raced down the hill, laughing and shouting with joy as they reached the bottom. Their faces lit up with excitement."

What is the mood of this passage?

• Joyful.

• Sad.

• Angry.

• Nervous.

"The house was dark, and every step echoed loudly through the empty halls. Shadows seemed to move in the corners."

What is the tone of this passage?

• Relaxed.

• Scary.

• Cheerful.

• Curious.

"Sally skipped down the street, humming a song. She was so excited to be outside in the sunshine."

What is the mood of this passage?

• Grumpy.

• Frightened.

• Angry.

• Happy.

"The air was thick with tension. No one dared speak as the teacher walked in. Everyone knew there would be a test."

What is the tone of this passage?

• Excited.

• Nervous.

• Relaxed.

• Cheerful.

"It was the middle of the night, and the only sound was the rustling of the leaves outside the window."

What is the mood of this passage?

• Peaceful.

• Somber.

• Excited.

• Happy.