Understanding Tone and Mood in Literature

What comes first in a literary text, the author's tone or the reader's mood?

• The reader's mood

• The author's tone

• Both occur simultaneously

• Neither is necessary

Which of the following words is associated with a feeling of excitement?

• Pessimistic

• Hostile

• Ecstatic

• Somber

If a character is blamed for something they didn't do, which mood might the reader experience?

• Confused

• Ecstatic

• Enraged

• Serene

What tone might an author use when describing a character walking through a cemetery at midnight?

• Cheerful

• Fearful

• Optimistic

• Playful

Which tone is reflected in the statement: 'You're such a talented dancer, someday I want to be able to do turns like you'?

• Annoyed

• Encouraging

• Bossy

• Admiring

What does the word 'earnest' imply about a person's tone?

• They are calm and peaceful

• They are feeling resentful

• They are showing great effort

• They are feeling superior

In the passage about the 1950s, what tone does the author convey?

• Serene

• Bitter

• Earnest

• Conceited

What is the tone of the passage where the speaker reflects on their father's accident?

• Serene

• Bitter

• Earnest

• Conceited

Which of the following best describes a serene tone?

• Calm and peaceful

• Confused and uncertain

• Excited and jubilant

• Angry and resentful

Why is it important to identify the author's tone in a text?

• To understand the plot

• To infer the author's attitude

• To determine the genre

• To predict the ending