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Tone and Mood

Total questions: 45

Worksheet time: 4hrs 45mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
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!
a)
Calm
b)
Annoyed
c)
Scary
d)
Excited
2.
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.
3.
"They plan to kill General  Washington." He closed the book, set it on the floor, and leaned forward, his elbows on his knees. "Tell me all" (103). 
What is the tone of the dialogue? 
a)
informal
b)
happy
c)
serious
d)
optomistic
4.
What is tone in writing?
a)
The reader's attitude toward the subject.
b)
The author's attitude toward the subject.
c)
The reader's feelings about the subject.
d)
The sound that comes from a piano when you press a key. 
5.
If a passages tone is playful, the author's attitude is...
a)
full of amusement, lighthearted.
b)
serious, non humorous.
c)
haunting, spooky.
d)
uncaring.
6.
The definition of mood is 
a)
the overall feelings or emotions in the writer.
b)
revising your writing so that it is free of errors.
c)
overall feelings or emotions that are created in the reader. 
d)
working with a partner to check your writing. 
7.
If a piece of text gives you a nonchalant mood you are feeling
a)
confident and eager to move forward.
b)
excited and playful.
c)
humorous and comical.
d)
calm or relaxed.
8.
If you are determined you are
a)
having made a firm decision and being resolved not to change it.
b)
nervous and afraid.
c)
feeling uncertain about something.
d)
excited.
9.
Brave
a)
playful and comical.
b)
fond of games and amusement; lighthearted.
c)
ready to face and endure danger or pain; showing courage.
d)
angry, full of aggression.
10.
A persuasive paragraph
a)
writing that attempts to persuade or convince a reader to do something.
b)
describes an event.
c)
presents research findings.
d)
includes the steps in the scientific process. 
11.

Which term means "the writer's attitude?

a)

mood

b)

tone

c)

point of view

d)

feeling

12.

Mood is...

a)

the feeling a text gives to readers.

b)

the attitude of the writer

c)

the point of view

d)

the genre of a text

13.

The tone in the quote is...

a)

melancholic

b)

depressing

c)

motivational

d)

pessimistic

14.

Which sentence has the most energetic tone?

a)

It is raining heavily, and I don't have an umbrella!

b)

It is raining heavily, I can't believe that I don't have an umbrella!

c)

It is raining heavily, and I don't have an umbrella; let's splash and have fun!

d)

It is raining heavily , and I hate it!

15.

The best word to describe the mood in this picture is...

a)

calm

b)

peaceful

c)

depressing

d)

optimistic

16.

Which tone would you use to write a letter to your grandmother?

a)

formal and serious

b)

serious and sad

c)

warm and heartfelt

d)

gloomy and pessimistic

17.

The words that determine the tone in this passage are...


"although I had tried hard and had followed the steps of the scientific method, my experiment didn't work. I dragged myself into class and slouched in my seat, not raising my hand

a)

experiment, science

b)

method, class

c)

dragged, slouched

d)

raising hand

18.
What is the "tone" of a story?
a)
The feeling the passage evokes from the reader
b)
The author, narrator, or speaker's attitude toward a subject
c)
The time and place of the story
d)
The summary of events in the story
19.
Does "mood" focus on the audience or the narrator?
a)
Reader
b)
Narrator
20.
What is the tone of the following text?
"I will not!" she shouted. "I will not be left at the mercy of our enemies while you slink away!" (108).
 
a)
pleased
b)
angry
c)
happy
d)
suspicious
21.
Which of the following does NOT create mood in a story?
a)
Setting Description
b)
Imagery
c)
Imagination
d)
Character Speech/Feeling
22.
Which word indicates a tone of happiness to the following sentence:
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.
a)
vicinity
b)
wedding
c)
joyful
23.
Identify the mood of the following sentence:
She huddled in the corner, clutching her tattered blanket and shaking convulsively, as she feverishly searched the room for the unknown dangers that awaited her.
a)
fanciful
b)
suspenseful
c)
melancholy
24.

What mood is created by this photograph?

a)

wonder

b)

surprise

c)

happiness

d)

horror

25.

What mood is created by this photograph?

a)

anxiety

b)

frustration

c)

confusion

d)

sorrow

26.

What mood does this photograph create?

a)

concern

b)

worry

c)

confusion

d)

settled

27.

Which image conveys a chaotic tone?

a)
b)
c)
d)
28.

Which photograph evokes a SATISFIED mood?

a)
b)
c)
d)
29.
caring, likable, or in favor of
a)
serious
b)
playful
c)
sympathetic
d)
suspenseful
30.
funny
a)
sentimental
b)
humorous
c)
serious
d)
atmosphere
31.
a feeling of excitement and uncertainty
a)
matter of fact
b)
humorous
c)
sympathetic
d)
suspenseful
32.
no nonsense
a)
sympathetic
b)
humorous
c)
sentimental
d)
serious
33.
fondly remembering something
a)
humorous
b)
sentimental
c)
atmosphere
d)
sympathetic
34.

Which word best describes the tone of this movie poster?

a)

energetic

b)

tender

c)

insecure

d)

sympathetic

35.

Tone: Confident

a)

full of conviction, certain

b)

feeling doubt

c)

an insecure attitude

d)

having distrust

36.

Tone: persuasive

a)

When the authors attitude is that you should agree with their point of view or take a stance.

b)

When the author compels you in some way.

c)

When the author convinces you in some way.

d)

An unimportant and weak piece of writing.

37.

Which of the following sounds "hopeful".

a)

The doctor said that my brother would not recover.

b)

The doctor said my brother should make a full recovery.

c)

The nurse's face showed no emotion.

d)

It will be a few days before the doctor can tell us the problem.

38.

Which sounds "impatient".

a)

I cannot believe you did that.

b)

I have been waiting for over 3 days for my order.

c)

I wish the story ended differently.

d)

I am so excited to see how the Season ends!

39.

Which is "impertinent" or "rude" response to someone saying hello to you?

a)

Hello! Nice to see you.

b)

Hey.

c)

What.

d)

Yo!

40.

Which of the following has a "forceful" tone?

a)

Please RSVP at your convenience.

b)

I need your answer now.

c)

I look forward to hearing your response.

d)

Thanks in advance for your reply!

41.

Which is an example of a "humble" tone?

a)

I looked around at all the other athletes, some much better than me, and realized I had a long way to go.

b)

I looked around at all the other athletes, some much better than me, and was determined to practice more.

c)

I looked around at all the other athletes, some much better than me, and withdrew from the competition.

d)

I didn't care what kind of athletes came to the competition.

42.

Which creates a "cheerful" mood?

a)

Being around her was like being around a ray of sunshine.

b)

He was a serious man who rarely smiled.

c)

The Joker laughed as he launched grenades into the crowd.

d)

The sound of the piano was slow and drab.

43.

Which creates a "romantic" mood?

a)

My dancing partner swept me off my feet; in a room full of people, I could only see him.

b)

She loved to ride horses.

c)

The sunset was gorgeous.

d)

As I walked through the park, the gentle wind touched my face and I felt a feeling of peace.

44.

When people talk in slang, what is the "tone" and "mood"?

a)

Casual

b)

Formal

45.

When people use grammatically correct language, what is the "tone" and "mood"?

a)

casual

b)

formal

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