WorksheetsMood/Tone, Connotation/Denotation Review
Total questions: 40
Worksheet time: 40mins
"Wow! With a top speed of one hundred fifty miles per hour, that car can almost fly!"
What is the tone of the following sentence? "'Here we go again,' he moaned, as he watched the other team score yet another goal."
Joy
Fury
Excitement
Frustration
What is the difference between tone and mood?
Tone refers to the author's attitude, while mood refers to the reader's emotional response.
Tone refers to the reader's emotional response, while mood refers to the author's attitude.
Tone and mood are the same thing.
Tone and mood are unrelated.
Which of the following is not a kind of negative tone?
angry
cynical
harsh
excited
Which passage below has the most whimsical tone?
The creature moved its sharp claws over the strange device, and the noise was loud and distracting.
The lovely fairy danced her long fingers over the harp, and the music carried us gently into a trance.
The creature played the instrument, and we listened to the music it made.
The monster produced a terrifying noise, and we tried hard not to scream and give away our hiding place.
Which passage below has the most critical tone?
On the train, the man slowly clipped his fingernails. He focused on the task, beginning with his pinky finger and finishing with his thumb.
On the train, the tired, old man began clipping his fingernails. He was trying to distract himself from his loneliness by focusing on this one small task, moving from pinky to thumb.
The man—right in the middle of the crowded train—began to clip his long, yellow fingernails. He did it slowly, as if he didn't even care that a dozen other people could see and hear him.
The man on the train clipped his fingernails. It took him 2 minutes and 8 seconds. He started on his pinky and finished with his thumb. When he was finished, he put the clippers back into his jacket pocket.
Which word best describes the tone of the passage below?
I never wanted to see that movie, but my annoying little sister kept pestering me. Eventually, her whining wore me down, and I gave in. But that waste of a movie really destroyed my Saturday.
admiring
bitter
sad
hopeful
Which words and phrases from the sentence below best shows you the tone?
That waste of a movie really destroyed my Saturday.
"waste" and "destroyed"
"movie" and "of a"
"that" and "my"
"really" and "Saturday"
What is the tone of this passage:
The team had trained hard, worked hard, and played hard. Now they were earning the attention they deserved. Each player was among the best in the country. These were students who deserved nothing but praise for al lof their work.
Proud
Super Ronald
Reassuring
Romantic
What word best describes the tone of the passage below?
It was obvious something was going on. There was a cluster of four people who stopped talking instantly when Cameron came into the room. Johnnae glanced around nervously when Bryan approached them. "What are you doing here?" ..."We weren't expecting you"
Violent
Energized
Bossy
Suspicious
What mood is evoked from this passage?
Abshu wished that his own family could have
stayed together. There were four of them who ended up
in foster care: him, two younger sisters, and a baby
brother. He understood why his mother did what she
did, but he couldn't help wondering if there might have been a better way.
Calm
Passion
Fear
Sorrow
A warm fire crackled in the fireplace, and the chairs gathered around it were plush and oversized. A deep, luxurious carpet greeted cold toes with a comforting embrace, while the huge pillows strewn about the floor suggested it would be okay to stretch out for a while to warm up.
Which word best describes the mood of this passage?
Welcoming
Tense
Gloomy
Excited
The climbers approached the top of the mountain. Some of them were doubled over with exhaustion, seeming to claw at the air to pull themselves forward. They brushed away the falling snow. One by one they slipped and fell on the ice. Yet, one by one they pulled themselves up and continued onward.
What word best describes the mood of this passage?
frustrated
determined
relieved
“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)
Harsh
Comforting
Excited
Spooky
"The night was moonless, and as Sarah went up the creaking steps to the mansion's imposing front door, she felt a shiver run down her spine. With trembling fingers, she pushed open the door, and it groaned in protest as it revealed the dimly lit interior."
What is the MOOD of this passage?
Overwhelmed
Suspenseful
Indifferent
Violent
Which of the following sentences creates a WELCOMING mood?
As the ominous shadows crept closer, her heart raced with an overwhelming sense of dread.
Your thoughtfulness and generosity truly warm my heart.
Make yourself at home; we've been looking forward to your visit!
The community came together to support the local shelter, demonstrating their compassion for those in need.
"They read the coffee menu. It was like a comedy show in itself. You could order a "Caffeine Cacophony" if you needed a jolt, or a "Mocha Madness" if you were feeling a little wild. They even had a "Decaf Dilemma" for those who were afraid of commitment."
What is the TONE of this passage?
Grateful
Inspired
Humorous
Frightening
"As the sun's golden rays bathed the world in warmth, a symphony of laughter and delight filled the air. Children frolicked in the vibrant meadow, their giggles like musical notes that danced on the breeze."
What is the MOOD of this passage?
Mellow
Joyous
Pessimistic
Motivated
I recognized the familiar smell of my roommate's cooking. If you change the word smell to stench, the word now has a ____________ connotation.
positive
negative
Which phrase has negative connotation?
a box filled with documents
a box crammed with documents
Which phrase has a more positive connotation?
a peculiar object
a unique object
a strange object
Which phrase has a more negative connotation?
frown at someone
scowl at someone
Choose the word that best completes the sentence. Hint: Determine the connotation (positive or negative) through context clues.
My friend is very careful about spending money. I admire that, so I call him ______________.
thrifty
stingy
miserly
selfish
Choose the word that best completes the sentence. Hint: Determine the connotation (positive or negative) through context clues.
Although the problem was difficult to resolve, Sandra and John were ________________ in searching for an answer. Their teacher was quite proud.
persistent
stubborn
bullheaded
headstrong
What is a denotation?
The dictionary definition of a word
The feeling a word gives to a reader
a book signed by an author (like an autograph)
An introvert with many friends
What is the difference between denotations and connotations?
Denotations are the simple dictionary definition of a word, while connotations carry feelings of a word
Denotations are feelings, connotations aren't
Connotations are words that end in vowels, denotations are words that describe verbs.
Denotations and connotations are the same exact thing.
Which sentence is the denotation of the word "fuzzy"?
Fuzzy is a word that often makes people feel warm inside.
Fuzzy gives the reader a nice, warm feeling.
Fuzzy is a happy word.
Fuzzy is a soft/fluffy texture, mainly on animals or rugs.
What word gives a NEGATIVE connotation?
nasty
exciting
carefree
bashful
A word's connotation is
its correct pronunciation
its translation into a foreign language
its dictionary definition
the feelings or emotions associated the word
After opening Jim's gym bag, a powerful stink filled the laundry room.
Positive connotation
Neutral Connotation
Negative Connotation
The energetic children frolicked all day on the beach.
Positive connotation
Neutral Connotation
Negative Connotation
The aroma of Jill's new perfume reminded me of lilacs and vanilla.
Positive connotation
Neutral Connotation
Negative Connotation
