Tone, Mood, and Theme

Mr. Jones, since you clearly know everything, would you like to come up here and teach the class for me?

What is the tone of this passage?

• Polite

• Sarcastic

• Kind

• Serious

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Run, I think. Run. My legs won't go fast enough. My breath becomes ragged gasps. This is it.

What is the tone of this passage?

• Hopeful

• Positive

• Determined

• Negative

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

I need to run. I push my legs to go faster. I decrease the distance between myself and the house as my breathing becomes ragged gasps.

What is the tone of this passage?

• Tired

• Frustrated

• Determined

• Negative

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Thunder roared off in the distance as rain pelted the rooftops. Harsh winds made the bare trees creak as the moon hid behind the clouds, letting darkness cover everything in its path.

What is the mood of this passage?

• Happy

• Creepy

• Sad

• Loving

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

It started off as a joke, but it turned into an actual dance-off with a trophy going to the winner. However, the winner wasn't the best dancer, it was the one who made everyone laugh the most.

What is the mood of this passage?

• Angry

• Sad

• Fun

• Loving

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

The best definition of theme is...

• A word that summarizes the story.

• The character's problem/conflict.

• A universal lesson.

• The story's main idea.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Which of the following is an example of theme?

• Carry your laptop with two hand at all times.

• Stranger danger.

• An apple a day keeps the doctor away.

• Life is short; make the most of it.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

There is a voice inside of you that whispers all day long, "I feel that this is right for me, I know that this is wrong." No teacher, preacher, parent, friend, or wise man can decide what's right for you - just listen to the voice that speaks inside.

What is the theme of this poem?

• Ignorance is bliss.

• Stay true to yourself.

• Be like everyone else.

• Think before you speak.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2