“Meg knelt at her mother’s feet. The warmth and light of the kitchen had relaxed her so that her attic fears were gone. The cocoa steamed fragrantly in the saucepan; geraniums bloomed on the window sills and there was a bouquet of tiny yellow chrysanthemums in the center of the table. The curtains, red, with a blue and green geometrical pattern were drawn and seemed to reflect their cheerfulness throughout the room. The furnace purred like a great, sleepy animal; the lights glowed with steady radiance…” (16)

“They were standing in a sunlit field, and the air about them was moving with the delicious fragrance that comes only on the rarest of spring days when the sun’s touch is gentle and the apple blossoms are just beginning to unfold.” (67)

Dear Grandma,

Thank you for the new outfit and shoes. Now I am excited about the first day of school. I can't wait to wear my new outfit. I really wanted that shirt, but I didn't have enough money for it. Thanks again! I love you!

- Mollie

Which word best describes the TONE of this note?

What tone does this suggest:

"Quit tapping your pencil!" shouted Mrs. Herman.

What kind of mood could you possibly get from a story that has a setting in an empty hospital (look at picture)?

What kind of mood could you possibly get from a story that has a setting in an amusement park (based on picture)?

Nadia knew things were going to get better. She was certain she would do well on the next test and bring up her history grade. Once her mom saw how hard she worked, Nadia had no doubt she would allow her to go to the auditions on Saturday. And, once she went to the audition, Nadia was certain she’d get a role in the play. This was just the beginning of a wonderful future.

Which sentence best describes the tone of this passage?

It’s not fair. Ron gets to do anything he wants to do. Just last night, he asked if he could stay up until 9:00 to finish watching a movie, and Mom said it would be okay. Last week, Mom caught me when I turned on the TV at 11:00 to watch a horror movie, and she yelled at me! She made me so angry, I threw my pillow across the room and slammed my door and then she just yelled at me again.

Which sentence best describes the tone of this passage?

Things had certainly changed in Bayport. Once it had been a charming seaside village with small shops, well-kept parks, and a friendly town square where everyone gathered. Most of the shops are shuttered now. Where parks once invited children and families to play, there are gravel lots, littered with trash. Things were much better in the old days. If only we could all go back in time.

Which sentence best describes the tone of this passage?