Mood & Tone Review

Front

What is the TONE of the passage: "It is a mistake to think that we can leave this problem to the next generation to solve. The clock is ticking; we must act now."

Back

urgent

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Front

"Dozens of memories flashed through his mind, each accompanied by a sharp pang. I slid an arm around his waist and helped him to his chair." - What is the TONE of this passage?

Back

empathetic

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Front

"It was the most unbelievable thing he had ever seen. It surpassed imagining. How could they have done that to him?" - What is the TONE of this passage?

Back

shocked

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Front

"She flitted here and there, bouncing on the petal as if a trampoline - and then falling, falling, until a bumblebee zipped beneath her, and she clasped onto its furry body with a grin." - What is the TONE of this passage?

Back

whimsical

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Front

"Belief is the key. It conquers all. Belief can be medicine to the body, tonic to the mind, and salve to the soil. Simply believe, and anything is possible."

Back

inspirational

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Front

"The meat was tough, the soup was cold, and the pie was clammy. When the waitress came by to ask how everything was, I just looked up at her and rolled my eyes. Enough said." - What is the TONE of this passage?

Back

irritable

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Front

What is the MOOD of this passage? "Trey looked out the window. The rain was still pouring down. There's no way the game would still be on with this weather. He sighed and threw his glove on the bed."

Back

disappointed

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Front

"Brett sweated in his chair. The classroom clock ticked loudly. He looked at the test again; he had no clue what the answer was. He felt as though his teacher was hovering above him." - What is the MOOD of this passage?

Back

stressful

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Front

What is the MOOD of this passage? "Kiki the cat licked her lips and stared at Bitty the bird, who was singing a silly song in her bird cage. Kiki sprang at the cage, but slipped on some spilled milk and landed in the trash can. The children laughed from the living room."

Back

amused

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Front

"Holding on to the doorknob, I pulled myself to my feet. The lock didn't budge. I kick and pound and yell. The white door is smudged with rusty fingerprints. I cry and scream until I'm sick." - What is the MOOD of this passage?

Back

panicked

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4