Tone and Mood Quiz

David, Mason, and Abigail are having a discussion. They are trying to figure out the mood in this sentence: 'The sun was shining, the birds were singing, and the flowers were blooming.' Can you help them?

• Sad

• Mad

• Happy

• Upset

Daniel, Priya, and Charlotte were exploring an old town. Suddenly, they saw dark clouds covering the sky above the town. Can you tell the mood of this situation?

• Ominous

• Happy

• Exciting

• Calm

Picture this: Henry, Emma, and Oliver are having a great time at the park, enjoying the warm summer day. Can you tell what the mood is in this scenario?

• Angry

• Happy

• Sad

• Confused

Grace, Oliver, and Avery are checking out an old house. They can't help but notice how quiet it is, except for the sound of the house making noises in the wind. Can you tell what the feeling of the scene is?

• Creepy and uncomfortable

• Exciting and fun

• Happy and cheerful

• Calm and peaceful

Picture this, Maya, Nora, and Abigail are outside on a sunny day. They see the sun shining, hear the birds chirping, and see the flowers blossoming. How do you think this scene makes them feel?

• Angry and upset

• Sad and gloomy

• Boring and dull

• Happy and optimistic

Isla, Evelyn, and Elijah were playing pretend. They made up a story where 'Dark clouds were hanging over the town, making everything look shadowy'. How would you describe the feeling of this made-up story?

• Peaceful and quiet

• Scary and threatening

• Happy and positive

• Exciting and fun

Think about this: Jackson, Benjamin, and Evelyn are having fun and playing in the park, enjoying the warm summer day. How does this make you feel?

• Does it make you feel bored and not interested?

• Does it make you feel mad and upset?

• Does it make you feel sad and down?

• Does it make you feel happy and excited?

Picture Mia, Nora, and Samuel exploring an old, squeaky house. 'The spooky silence filled the air as the old house made noises in the wind.' How does this feeling affect you as a reader?

• It makes you feel calm and relaxed

• It makes you feel happy and excited

• It makes you feel angry and frustrated

• It makes you feel uncomfortable and nervous

Charlotte, Abigail, and Mia are talking about a story they read in their English class. Charlotte thinks that tone is how the writer feels and mood is the speed of the story. Abigail believes that tone and mood mean the same thing. But Mia says that tone and mood are not the same. According to her, tone is how the writer feels and mood is the feeling the reader gets from the story. Who do you think is right?

• Charlotte: Tone is how the writer feels and mood is the speed of the story.

• Abigail: Tone and mood mean the same thing.

• Mia: Tone and mood are not the same. Tone is how the writer feels and mood is the feeling the reader gets from the story.

• None of them are right.

Liam, Ava, and Sophia are talking about a story they just read. Can you help them figure out what the writer was trying to say by looking at the tone and mood in the story they picked?

• Telling what the story is about

• Talking about when and where the story happened

• Finding out who the main people in the story are

• Looking at the words, pictures, and feelings in the story.