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WorksheetsMood vs Tone
Total questions: 42
Worksheet time: 1hrs 3mins
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1.
which word set contains only mood words
a)
light-hearted, sincere, mysterious
b)
mysterious, creepy, honest
c)
eerie, mysterious, suspenseful
d)
sincere, heart felt, playful
2.
Read the following poem, "A Birthday" by Christina Rossetti and answer the question below.
My heart is like a singing bird Whose nest is a weathered shoot;
My heart is like an apple-tree
Whose boughs are bent with thick-set fruit; My heart is like a rainbow shell That paddles in a halcyon [peaceful] sea;
My heart is gladder than all these
Because my love is come to me.
QUESTION: What mood do the details of the poem convey? (Look specifically at the three things the speaker compares her heart to.)
My heart is like a singing bird Whose nest is a weathered shoot;
My heart is like an apple-tree
Whose boughs are bent with thick-set fruit; My heart is like a rainbow shell That paddles in a halcyon [peaceful] sea;
My heart is gladder than all these
Because my love is come to me.
QUESTION: What mood do the details of the poem convey? (Look specifically at the three things the speaker compares her heart to.)
a)
Sorrow
b)
Happiness
c)
Excitement
d)
Nervousness
3.
Which tone is represented in the following passage?
Wow! With a top speed of one hundred fifty miles per hour, that car can almost fly!
Wow! With a top speed of one hundred fifty miles per hour, that car can almost fly!
a)
Calm
b)
Annoyed
c)
Scary
d)
Excited
4.
What is the tone of the following passage?
The alarm buzzed. Jordan smashed her fist down on it--hard. It flew off the nightstand and bounced off her cat, Armstrong. The cat yowled indignantly and rocketed out the room.
The alarm buzzed. Jordan smashed her fist down on it--hard. It flew off the nightstand and bounced off her cat, Armstrong. The cat yowled indignantly and rocketed out the room.
a)
Eerie
b)
Sarcastic
c)
Passionate
d)
Humorous
5.
Tone can best described as
a)
attitude of the reader
b)
the overall mood or feeling in a story
c)
the author's attitude toward his writing
d)
reader's point of view
6.
To remember what tone is, some good tricks are:
a)
AA-author's attitude
b)
parent saying: "don't give me that tone"
c)
imagining the author's facial expression as he writes
d)
all of these are true
7.
The tone and mood of a text can be very different
a)
true
b)
false
8.
Julia was waiting nerviously for her test.
hat is the tone?
hat is the tone?
a)
Dramatic
b)
Afraid
c)
angry
d)
Approving
9.
What is the "mood" of a story?
a)
Emotions audience feels from a given passage.
b)
The time and place of the story.
c)
The summary of events of the story.
d)
The lesson the reader learns from the story.
10.
What is the tone of the following sentence?
Bursting through the door, the flustered mother screamed uncontrollably at the innocent teacher who gave her child an F.
Bursting through the door, the flustered mother screamed uncontrollably at the innocent teacher who gave her child an F.
a)
angry
b)
witty
c)
suspicious
11.
'The sun was bright and the sky was clear. Joan jogged down the path with Rex at her side and smiled about last night's victory.' What's the tone?
a)
cheerful
b)
depressing
c)
determined
d)
suspenseful
12.
What is the tone of this image?
a)
elated
b)
appreciative
c)
accusing
d)
conceited
13.
The Blue Jay is jumping on the tree singing and dancing happily.
What is the blue jay's tone while singing?
What is the blue jay's tone while singing?
a)
Joyful
b)
Dreamy
c)
Confused
d)
sweet
14.
It was the first football game for the Gators. The coach asked if everyone was ready. The players jumped and replied, "Yes!"
In what tone did the Gators's reply?
In what tone did the Gators's reply?
a)
Calm
b)
Serious
c)
Happy
d)
Enthusiastic
15.
What word would you use to describe the tone of this passage?
a)
Bitter
b)
Respectful
c)
Objective
d)
Humorous
16.
What word would you use to describe the tone of this passage?
a)
Humorous
b)
Persuasive
c)
Anxious
d)
Cheerful
17.
True or False: Tone is the feeling the audience gets when reading a piece of literature
a)
True
b)
False
18.
True or False: Mood is the author's attitude toward the subject
a)
True
b)
False
19.
The tone always matches the mood
a)
true
b)
false
20.
My annoying brother likes to drive me crazy. There is no other who is that lazy. He whines to Mom and Dad night and day Until he eventually gets his way. What is a sister to do When he screams 'til he's blue? There is no way to win, For he gets under your skin. He does his best to kill all joy. Oh, how my brother does annoy!
The tone is:
The tone is:
a)
frustrated
b)
happy
c)
sad
d)
joyous
21.
There is no one
That can be better
Because you are brilliant.
There is nothing
That you cannot you do
Because you are unbeatable.
There is no place
That you cannot go
Because you are always welcomed.
The tone is
That can be better
Because you are brilliant.
There is nothing
That you cannot you do
Because you are unbeatable.
There is no place
That you cannot go
Because you are always welcomed.
The tone is
a)
frustrated
b)
joyous
c)
happy
d)
inspirational
22.
The door swings open to reveal all of my family members standing around the Christmas tree. The lights are twinkling and the fireplace is roaring with a warm fire. Everyone is singing Christmas carols as the snow falls quietly outside the window.
The mood is:
The mood is:
a)
stupid
b)
funny
c)
sad
d)
cozy
23.
The door swings open to reveal a Christmas tree, alone in the middle of the room, sparkling with hundreds of lights. Silence greets me as I glance around the room. The fireplace is empty and the snow storm howls outside the window. My family has gone and I am left alone with my thoughts.
The mood is:
The mood is:
a)
silent
b)
boring
c)
lonely
d)
angry
24.
"We have some important news for you Mr. President. We have discovered a terrorist plot against the United States" said the CIA agent. The President closed the book, set it on the desk, and leaned forward, his eyes fixed straight ahead. "Tell me everything you know."
What is the tone of the dialogue?
What is the tone of the dialogue?
a)
Informal
b)
Happy
c)
Serious
d)
Optimistic
38.
The city had been destroyed. Shopkeepers had been robbed and beaten, their businesses destroyed. Each day became harder and harder for the poor, ravaged members of the community who managed to survive.
What is the mood of the passage?
What is the mood of the passage?
a)
romantic
b)
sorrowful
c)
joyful
d)
suspenseful
26.
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 combination. Perhaps Rebecca thought it flattered Fluffy's eyes. Fluffy looked around blankly, as if to ask what was so amusing.
What word would you use to describe the tone of this passage?
What word would you use to describe the tone of this passage?
a)
Bitter
b)
Respectful
c)
Objective
d)
Humorous
27.
No sooner had she said it than there he was, "Mister Irresistible" himself. Throwing big, cheesy winks at everyone in the room, walking with a swagger like a cartoon baseball player. He slithered his way over to their side of the room.
What word would you use to describe the tone of this passage?
What word would you use to describe the tone of this passage?
a)
Enthusiastic
b)
Serious
c)
Mocking
d)
Sorrowful
28.
Today is Wendell's birthday. He barely slept last night. He jumped out of bed and ran downstairs to the mouth watering aroma of freshly cooked bacon.
What would Wendall's mood be on his birthday?
What would Wendall's mood be on his birthday?
a)
crazy
b)
fearful
c)
distant
d)
excited
29.
Which word accurately describes the son's tone in the following dialogue?
Father: Your grades aren't that great this year.
Son: They are good enough. I'll just keep doing what I'm doing.
Father: Your grades aren't that great this year.
Son: They are good enough. I'll just keep doing what I'm doing.
a)
angry
b)
annoyed
c)
complacent
d)
ecstatic
30.
Lana was bursting with excitement. She paced up and down, and every few minutes headed to the window to check for the mail carrier. When he finally showed up, she ran down the path and stretched out her hand for the mail. She took a deep breath and, hands shaking, ripped open the envelope.
What word would you use to describe the tone of this passage?
What word would you use to describe the tone of this passage?
a)
humorous
b)
persuasive
c)
anxious
d)
cheerful
31.
To make the frozen treat granita, combine 1 1/4 cups of water, 1/3 cup sugar, 1/4 cup lemon juice, and one cup orange juice in a pan. Bring the mixture to a boil, and cook it over medium heat until sugar dissolves, stirring constantly. Remove the pan from the heat and let it cool.
What word would you use to describe this passage?
What word would you use to describe this passage?
a)
ironic
b)
informational
c)
joyful
d)
dramatic
32.
"The river, reflecting the clear blue of the sky, glistened and sparkled as it flowed noiselessly on."
What is the mood of this sentence?
What is the mood of this sentence?
a)
Sad
b)
Happy
c)
River
d)
Calm
33.
Why do authors include mood in their stories?
a)
To make their readers go on an emotional roller coaster
b)
To hook their readers
c)
To watch the readers cry
d)
To make the text difficult to understand
34.
"Bouncing into the room, she lit up the vicinity with a joyous glow on her face as she told about her fiance and their wedding plans."
Which word indicates a tone of happiness in this sentence?
Which word indicates a tone of happiness in this sentence?
a)
vicinity
b)
wedding
c)
joyous
d)
face
35.
What is the tone of the following sentence?
Bursting through the door, the flustered mother screamed uncontrollably at the innocent teacher who gave her child an F.
Bursting through the door, the flustered mother screamed uncontrollably at the innocent teacher who gave her child an F.
a)
Happy
b)
Witty
c)
Suspicious
d)
Angry
36.
What is the mood of the following sentence?
He furtively glanced behind him, for fear of his imagined pursuers, then hurriedly walked on, jumping at the slightest sound - even of a leaf crackling under his own foot.
He furtively glanced behind him, for fear of his imagined pursuers, then hurriedly walked on, jumping at the slightest sound - even of a leaf crackling under his own foot.
a)
sentimental
b)
frustrating
c)
depressing
d)
suspenseful
37.
Which tone is represented in the following sentence?
She delicately placed the sleeping baby on a soft, freshly cleaned blanket.
She delicately placed the sleeping baby on a soft, freshly cleaned blanket.
a)
soothing
b)
annoyed
c)
tired
d)
bitter
38.
The city had been destroyed. Shopkeepers had been robbed and beaten, their businesses destroyed. Each day became harder and harder for the poor, ravaged members of the community who managed to survive.
What is the mood of the passage?
What is the mood of the passage?
a)
romantic
b)
sorrowful
c)
joyful
d)
suspenseful
39.
Alex shut the lid to his laptop with a loud clap. Some of the people sitting at the tables near him looked up from their books and gave him annoyed looks. Alex realized that he had disturbed them and held up his hand apologetically. The librarian turned toward him and shushed him loudly, perhaps louder than the noise that he had made. Alex put the laptop in his bag and began walking toward the door. He held his head down low.
Which of the following choices is evidence that the setting is a library?
Which of the following choices is evidence that the setting is a library?
a)
He held his head down low.
b)
Alex shut the lid to his laptop with a loud clap.
c)
Alex realized that he had disturbed them and held up his hand apologetically.
d)
The librarian turned toward him and shushed him loudly, perhaps louder than the noise that he had made.
40.
Why is the setting important in a story?
a)
It tells us the end.
b)
It tells about the conflict.
c)
It sets the stage for the story, providing the reader with details needed to fully understand the plot.
d)
The setting describes the main characters.
41.
Setting is defined as the ________and________of the story.
a)
tone and place
b)
tone and plot
c)
time and place
d)
time and plot
42.
What is the "mood" of a story?
a)
Emotions the audience feels from a given passage.
b)
The time and place of the story.
c)
The summary of events of the story.
d)
The lesson the reader learns from the story.
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