Mood and Tone

Front

Corey sighed at the rain, feeling a rainy Saturday wasted. No soccer game again this week.

Back

gloomy

Front

Paige is woken up by her mom, who tells her it's 9 o'clock and time for breakfast. Paige, looking like a zombie, discovers the Lucky Charms are gone and refuses to eat.

Back

cranky

Front

Tone of Kaleb's note to Dad after his marathon completion.

Back

proud

Front

Tim and Nathan discuss their upcoming soccer game against the Ravens, expressing disappointment over a previous loss. Tim suggests forfeiting due to a lack of confidence. Mood of the passage?

Back

pessimistic

Front

Aiden and Evan have a fun time with marshmallows, laughing and playing a game to see who can fit the most in their mouths.

Back

silly

Front

Mood of the passage: Mom is confused about the game time and location.

Back

confused

Front

Kelsey accuses Elizabeth of swapping stained shirts, recalling a white sweater gift from Mom. What tone does this note convey?

Back

suspicious

Front

Tone of Carter's note to Jason about his grandfather's passing.

Back

sympathetic

Front

Tone of Mandie's note about cheerleading tryouts.

Back

confident

Front

Note from Brady to Paul about bungee jumping plans. Brady expresses fear of jumping and nightmares about harness failure.

Back

frightened