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Red EICP Tone/Mood, Characterization

Total questions: 16

Worksheet time: 32mins

Name

Class

Date

True or False: Tone is the feeling the audience gets when reading a piece of literature

True

False

True or False: Mood is the author's attitude toward the subject

True

False

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:

frustrated

happy

sad

joyous

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:

stupid

funny

sad

cozy

Which description of a setting would best create a mood of loneliness for a story?

"The sun was bright, and the breeze was warm in the park. In the distance, there was the pleasant noise of children laughing."

"The restaurant was packed. The waitress balanced three dishes on her arm and moved carefully around the large, round tables. Everyone's plates were full."

"At the amusement park, the ticket counter hadn't opened yet. It was still too early. But the warm smell of hot dogs and pretzels was already filling the air with the promise of fun."

"The sky was gray that cool November afternoon in the empty playground. The swings were rusted. The wood was rotted. There was silence except for the wind blowing through the dead leaves."

Once upon a time there was a beautiful young girl named Cinderella. Cinderella lives with her evil stepmother and stepsisters who force her to clean day and night. After many harrowing adventures Cinderella meets her prince charming and lives happily ever after.

Direct

Indirect

John Proctor from The Crucible

PROCTOR, with a cry of his whole soul: “Because it is my name! Because I cannot have another in my life! Because I lie and sign myself to lies! Because I am not worth the dust on the feet of them that hang! How may I live without my name? I have given you my soul; leave me my name!”

Direct

Indirect

What character trait is revealed here?
After glancing around to make sure she wasn't being watched, Marissa slide the candy bar into her pocket. She walked out of store casually, not stopping to pay.

selfish

sneaky

thrifty

rude

What character trait is revealed in this passage?
Jonathan looked at the homeless dog walking down the street of his neighborhood. He approached the dog, slowly cautiously, with his hands stretched outward. After gaining his trust, Jonathan took the dog home, gave him a warm bath, and big bowl of food.

impulsive

obsessed

humble

compassionate

10.

Javier was shopping at the grocery store for some olives. He needed a lot of olives, so he grabbed the large jar off of the shelf. Then he noticed the price. The large jar contained 20 oz. of olives and it cost $3.99. He looked at the small jar of olives. It contained 10 oz. of olives and cost $1.49. Javier put the large jar back and purchased two small jars of olives. What character trait does Javier demonstrate?

Heroic

Cruel

Angry

Intelligent

11.

Makayla is kind to everyone. Last week, when a new girl came to Makayla's class, Makayla showed her around the school and introduced her to all of her friends.
Which word best describes Makayla?

cruel

compassionate

cheerful

friendly

12.

What does STEAL stand for?

Speech, Thoughts, Effect on others, Actions, and Looks

Statements, Time, Effort, Actions, and Love

Solitude, Thoughts, Enthusiasm, Actions, and Loss

13.

Read the passage and determine if it is direct characterization or indirect characterization: " No wonder Johnny was hurt because his parents didn't want him."

Direct characterization

Indirect characterization

14.

Read the passage and determine if it is direct characterization or indirect characterization: "After rolling up his sleeve, the sailor revealed several tattoos on his arm."

Direct characterization

Indirect characterization

15.

Read the passage and determine if it is direct characterization or indirect characterization: "Mark stomped to his room and slammed the door. Everything seemed so unfair.

Direct characterization

Indirect characterization

16.

Read the passage and determine if it is direct characterization or indirect characterization: "But I am so much more than that! I am a musician, and a swimmer, and a person able to make my own decisions."

Direct characterization

Indirect characterization

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Red EICP Tone/Mood, Characterization

Total questions: 16

Worksheet time: 32mins

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