Chapter 8: MOOD/TONE

What is mood in literature?

• The author's attitude towards the subject

• The feeling or atmosphere the reader experiences

• The main character's emotions

• The setting of the story

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What does tone refer to in a literary work?

• The feeling of the reader

• The emotional setting of the story

• The author's attitude or perspective towards the subject

• The main conflict in the story

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Which of the following best describes a cheerful tone?

• Joyful and optimistic

• Dark and foreboding

• Angry and resentful

• Sad and reflective

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

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How can the mood of a story change?

• Through changes in the plot

• By altering the tone of the narrator

• Through shifts in character perspective

• All of the above

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CCSS.L.3.3A

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Which word best describes a melancholic mood?

• Happy

• Nostalgic

• Angry

• Excited

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

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If a story has a sarcastic tone, what is likely true about the author's attitude?

• The author is sincere and earnest

• The author is mocking or insincere

• The author is indifferent

• The author is excited

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

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What mood might be created by a setting described as "a deserted, gloomy house with creaking floors"?

• Cheerful

• Tense

• Relaxed

• Joyful

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

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Which of the following best captures a tone of urgency?

• Calm and measured

• Hasty and frantic

• Relaxed and leisurely

• Detached and indifferent

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

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How does a positive tone affect the reader's perception of a character?

• A) It makes the character seem untrustworthy

• B) It creates a sense of empathy and likability

• C) It makes the character seem indifferent

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

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Which of the following phrases indicates a formal tone?

• Hey, what's up?

• I regret to inform you that...

• What's the deal with that?

• Cool, thanks!

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

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