Exploring Story Moods and Atmospheres

Read the following sentence: "The old house creaked and groaned as the wind howled outside." What mood does this sentence convey?

• Joyful

• Eerie

• Excited

• Calm

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Which word best describes the atmosphere in the following passage? "The sun shone brightly over the meadow, where children laughed and played."

• Gloomy

• Tense

• Cheerful

• Mysterious

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Consider the following two sentences: "The rain pattered gently on the roof, creating a soothing rhythm." and "Thunder crashed loudly, shaking the windows." How do the moods of these sentences compare?

• Both are calming

• Both are frightening

• The first is calming, the second is frightening

• The first is frightening, the second is calming

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Read the passage: "The bustling city streets were filled with honking cars and hurried pedestrians." What mood does this passage suggest?

• Tranquil

• Chaotic

• Lonely

• Mysterious

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Which word best describes the atmosphere in this sentence? "The library was silent, except for the soft rustle of pages turning."

• Noisy

• Peaceful

• Anxious

• Exciting

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Read the following description: "The dark alley was filled with shadows, and a sense of unease hung in the air." What mood does this description convey?

• Joyful

• Suspenseful

• Relaxed

• Boring

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Consider these two sentences: "The festival was alive with music and laughter." and "The abandoned building stood silent and empty." How do the moods of these sentences compare?

• Both are lively

• Both are desolate

• The first is lively, the second is desolate

• The first is desolate, the second is lively

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Which word best describes the atmosphere in this passage? "The classroom was filled with the quiet hum of concentration as students worked on their projects."

• Distracted

• Focused

• Chaotic

• Boring

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Read the following sentence: "The garden was a riot of color, with flowers blooming in every shade imaginable." What mood does this sentence convey?

• Dull

• Vibrant

• Somber

• Tense

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Consider these two sentences: "The storm raged outside, with lightning flashing across the sky." and "The gentle breeze carried the scent of blooming flowers." How do the moods of these sentences compare?

• Both are peaceful

• Both are intense

• The first is intense, the second is peaceful

• The first is peaceful, the second is intense

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

CCSS.RL.7.7