The emotions the audience feels from a given text, movie or song

She hesitated, listening for sounds of the creature. The forest seemed empty, but she could sense something else out there. Something watching and waiting.

What is the mood of this passage?

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 number. Perhaps Rebecca thought it flattered Fluffy's eyes. Fluffy looked around blankly, as if to ask what was so amusing.

What is the tone of this passage?

Dear Dad,

Congratulations on completing your first marathon! I know you set this goal a long time ago, and you worked really hard to achieve it. You have shown me that if I work hard, I can achieve my goals, too! - Kaleb

Which word best describes the tone of this note?

Dear Elizabeth,

Do you remember how Mom gave us each a white sweater for Christmas last year? Well, I went to wear mine yesterday, and it had a stain on the front of it! I know I didn't do that. I think YOU stained YOUR shirt and then swapped it with mine, thinking I wouldn't notice. Is this what happened? -Kelsey

What is the tone of this passage?

What might be the setting for a story with a relaxed mood?

When determining mood in literature, you must analyze:

(select all that apply)

Now this is the point. You fancy me mad. Madmen know nothing. But you should have seen me. You should have seen how wisely I proceeded -with what caution-with what foresight-with what dissimulation I went to work!

What is the tone of this passage?

Never before that night had I felt the extent of my own powers-of my sagacity. I could scarcely contain my feelings of triumph. To think that there I was, opening the door, little by little, and he not even to dream of my secret deeds or thoughts.

What is the tone of this passage?(check all that apply)

It was open-wide, wide open-and I grew furious as I gazed upon it. I saw it with perfect distinctness- all a dull blue, with a hideous veil over it that chilled the very marrow in my bones; but I could see nothing else of the old man's face or person...

What is the tone of this passage?

Tone and mood can shift throughout a story

Mood and Tone in the movies is achieved by using techniques such as:

(check all that apply)

The author's attitude or feelings towards the writing is the ....

___________ is the feeling the reader gets as he/she reads the text.

Author's set a TONE or MOOD in literature by conveying an emotion or emotions through ____________.

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).

She hesitated, listening for sounds of the creature. The forest seemed empty, but she could sense something else out there. Something watching and waiting. What is the mood of the passage?

What is the tone of this passage?

The Crocodile by Lewis Carroll

How doth the little crocodile

Improve his shining tail,

And pour the waters of the Nile

On every golden scale.

How cheerfully he seems to grine,

How neatly spreads his claws,

And welcomes little fishes in,

with gently smiling jaws.

What is the tone of a text?

What is the mood of a text?

Which word accurately describes the son's tone in the following dialogue?

Father: We are going to Disney World!

Son: Yay!!!!

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 tone do the details of the poem convey?

If an author has no emotion regarding the story he is telling, his tone can be described as

There go the loves that wither [dry up], The old loves with wearier wings; And all dead years draw thither [there] And disastrous things; Dead dreams of days forsaken, Blind buds that snows have shaken, Wild leaves that winds have taken, Red strays of ruined springs. ... And love, grown faint and fretful With lips but half regretful Sighs, and with eyes forgetful Weeps that no loves endure [last]. QUESTION: What tone do the details in the poem convey?

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!

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.

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?

The Blue Jay is jumping on the tree singing and dancing happily. What is the blue jay's tone while singing?

I feel like throwing something! I was typing my paper and was almost finished. Then the power went out. Now my paper is lost. This is a horrible night.

The monster produced a terrifying noise, and we tried hard not to scream and give away our hiding place. What is the "mood" set in this passage?

What is the "mood" in this passage? The man—right in the middle of the crowded train—began to clip his long, yellow fingernails flicking them onto the floor. He did it slowly, as if he didn't even care that a dozen other people could see and hear him.

“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)

Which word BEST describes the TONE of this movie poster?

If a piece of text gives you a peaceful mood, you are feeling...

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Bharata Natyam is a classical Indian dance. It is popular in Tamil Nadu, southern India. Bharata stands for India, and Natyam for dance. The dance is popular among men, women and children. It is a complex and graceful style of dancing. The dancers’ hand movements, eye movements, facial expressions, and feet stamping create a beautiful picture. Together, these movements help show feelings and even tell stories.

The dancers wear anklets with 50 bells while performing and add to the musical effect of the strong foot movement. In addition, the dancers wear a unique set of jewelry and distinct make-up and costume. The make-up highlights the dancer's eyes. The dance is mostly done solo or by one person. The dancers train for many years to become a successful performer. A typical Bharata Natyam dancer leaves the audience in awe and wanting for more after each show!

Which of these best describes the tone of the passage?

Bharata Natyam is a classical Indian dance. It is popular in Tamil Nadu, southern India. Bharata stands for India, and Natyam for dance. The dance is popular among men, women and children. It is a complex and graceful style of dancing. The dancers’ hand movements, eye movements, facial expressions, and feet stamping create a beautiful picture. Together, these movements help show feelings and even tell stories.

The dancers wear anklets with 50 bells while performing and add to the musical effect of the strong foot movement. In addition, the dancers wear a unique set of jewelry and distinct make-up and costume. The make-up highlights the dancer's eyes. The dance is mostly done solo or by one person. The dancers train for many years to become a successful performer. A typical Bharata Natyam dancer leaves the audience in awe and wanting for more after each show!

Question: What is the effect of using the words “complex and graceful” to describe Bharata Natyam?

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Bharata Natyam is a classical Indian dance. It is popular in Tamil Nadu, southern India. Bharata stands for India, and Natyam for dance. The dance is popular among men, women and children. It is a complex and graceful style of dancing. The dancers’ hand movements, eye movements, facial expressions, and feet stamping create a beautiful picture. Together, these movements help show feelings and even tell stories.

The dancers wear anklets with 50 bells while performing and add to the musical effect of the strong foot movement. In addition, the dancers wear a unique set of jewelry and distinct make-up and costume. The make-up highlights the dancer's eyes. The dance is mostly done solo or by one person. The dancers train for many years to become a successful performer. A typical Bharata Natyam dancer leaves the audience in awe and wanting for more after each show!

Question: Which of these is true about the passage?

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I did not get picked up from school like my friends. I did not go home after school either. I walked to a small red diner a few blocks from school and went straight to the kitchen.

Ma would always drop everything she was doing and give me a sloppy kiss and a giant hug. She did not worry about messing up my clothes either. “Eat something, Son!” she would say. And sometimes, she'd even write an “order” as if I were also a customer.

“There is my big boy!” Papa always greeted me the same way, his bear hugs squishing my entire body. “How was school? Go on; settle in the corner over there!” He would point to my booth where I napped and did homework.

I always went to the small red diner right away—after my music lessons, soccer practice, the SATs. I ran to the diner after opening the first acceptance letter from college. That day, Ma and Papa let Sergei take over for 30 minutes and just held my hands and smiled with their wet eyes.

Which of these is true based on the passage?

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I did not get picked up from school like my friends. I did not go home after school either. I walked to a small red diner a few blocks from school and went straight to the kitchen.

Ma would always drop everything she was doing and give me a sloppy kiss and a giant hug. She did not worry about messing up my clothes either. “Eat something, Son!” she would say. And sometimes, she'd even write an “order” as if I were also a customer.

“There is my big boy!” Papa always greeted me the same way, his bear hugs squishing my entire body. “How was school? Go on; settle in the corner over there!” He would point to my booth where I napped and did homework.

I always went to the small red diner right away—after my music lessons, soccer practice, the SATs. I ran to the diner after opening the first acceptance letter from college. That day, Ma and Papa let Sergei take over for 30 minutes and just held my hands and smiled with their wet eyes.

Which detail from the passage shows that the narrator spends a lot of time at the diner?

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I did not get picked up from school like my friends. I did not go home after school either. I walked to a small red diner a few blocks from school and went straight to the kitchen.

Ma would always drop everything she was doing and give me a sloppy kiss and a giant hug. She did not worry about messing up my clothes either. “Eat something, Son!” she would say. And sometimes, she'd even write an “order” as if I were also a customer.

“There is my big boy!” Papa always greeted me the same way, his bear hugs squishing my entire body. “How was school? Go on; settle in the corner over there!” He would point to my booth where I napped and did homework.

I always went to the small red diner right away—after my music lessons, soccer practice, the SATs. I ran to the diner after opening the first acceptance letter from college. That day, Ma and Papa let Sergei take over for 30 minutes and just held my hands and smiled with their wet eyes.

Based on the passage, the reader can tell that the narrator...

Which words build suspense in the following passage?

Jessica walked slowly through the hallway. “Come out, come out, wherever you are!” she yelled. Since the room was dark, she had to feel around for the doorknob to the dining room. As her hand closed around the cool brass knob, she gave it a firm twist to the right, opening the door to the dining hall with a satisfying bang. The long table was illuminated by a stream of moonlight from a large bay window to her right, allowing her to see enough to enter the room. She giggled with nervousness as she took a few steps forward, stopping short at the sight of something shadowy moving in the corner.

If a poem uses a lot of dark imagery, such as tombstones, bats, and cobwebs, what would the mood be?

What is the tone of this passage:

Tim Rutledge of Orlando, Florida, was on his way to Indiana to make a delivery Monday when he drove right into a snowstorm and his brakes froze. In temperatures of 42 degrees below zero with the wind chill, Rutledge pulled over at a truck stop and got under his truck to fix the brakes. While Rutledge was on the ground, the truck shifted and trapped him underneath.