Tone and Mood Practice

What is tone in literature?

• The time period in which the story takes place.

• The author's attitude towards the subject or audience.

• The main character's physical appearance.

• The color scheme used in the book.

How does tone affect the reader's interpretation of a passage?

• Tone shows how the author feels about a character or topic, and it influences the reader's feelings and reactions.

• Tone has no impact on the reader's interpretation of a passage.

• Tone is irrelevant and does not contribute to the reader's experience.

• Tone only affects the reader's understanding of the passage's setting.

What is the difference between tone and mood?

• Tone refers to the atmosphere or feeling created in the reader, while mood refers to the author's attitude towards the subject.

• Tone and mood are both related to the author's attitude towards the subject.

• Tone refers to the author's attitude towards the subject, while mood refers to the atmosphere or feeling created in the reader.

• Tone and mood are the same thing.

Identify the tone in the following passage: 'The sun was shining brightly, and the birds were singing in the trees.'

• negative and gloomy

• neutral and indifferent

• angry and frustrated

• positive and cheerful

Explain the mood created by the following passage: 'The dark clouds loomed overhead, casting a sense of foreboding over the town.'

• calm

• foreboding

• joyful

• exciting

In the sentence 'She spoke in a sarcastic tone,' what is the tone?

• serious

• happy

• angry

• sarcastic

Describe the mood created by the following passage: 'The soft music played in the background as the couple danced under the moonlight.'

• energetic and lively

• romantic and peaceful

• sad and melancholic

• scary and suspenseful

How does mood impact a story?

• Mood impacts a story by setting the atmosphere and influencing the reader's emotions.

• Mood is only important in poetry, not in prose.

• Mood only affects the characters in a story.

• Mood has no impact on a story.

Identify the tone in the following passage: 'The author's words were filled with excitement and enthusiasm.'

• excitement and enthusiasm

• anger and frustration

• sadness and disappointment

• boredom and indifference

Explain the mood created by the following passage: 'The old house creaked and groaned, sending shivers down the protagonist's spine.'

• joy or excitement

• calm or relaxation

• indifference or boredom

• fear or unease