Mood, Tone, and Voice

It was the first football game for the Gators. The coach asked if everyone was ready. The players jumped and replied, "Yes!" In what tone did the Gators's reply?

• calm

• serious

• happy

• enthusiastic

Change the tone of this passage from angry to excited:

I feel like throwing something! I was typing my paper and was almost finished. Then the power went out. Now my paper is lost. This is a horrible night.

Answer explanation

If your answer changed and added words that created excitement and awesomeness, good job!

Dear Makenna,

We have cheerleading tryouts at my school next week. I’m pretty sure I’ll make the team. I have been practicing my jumps, and my ten years of gymnastics classes should help me stand out. Plus, you know me and my loud voice!

-Mandie

Which word best describes the tone of this note?

• nervous

• serious

• relieved

• confident

What is the tone of this passage:Tim Rutledge of Orlando, Florida, was on his way to Indiana to make a delivery Monday when he drove right into a snowstorm and his brakes froze. In temperatures of 42 degrees below zero with the wind chill, Rutledge pulled over at a truck stop and got under his truck to fix the brakes. While Rutledge was on the ground, the truck shifted and trapped him underneath.

• Passion

• Fear

• Sorrow

• Calm

What mood is evoked from this passage?

Abshu wished that his own family could have

stayed together. There were four of them who ended up

in foster care: him, two younger sisters, and a baby

brother. He understood why his mother did what she

did, but he couldn't help wondering if there might have been a better way.

• Calm

• Fear

• Passion

• Sorrow

What is the tone of the following passage?

• objective

• bitter

• eerie

• astounding

Which word best describes the tone of this note?

• happy

• somber

• compassionate

• proud

Which of the following words best reflects the mood of this passage?

• optimistic

• pessimistic

• fearful

• restless

Dear Jason,

I was sorry to hear that your grandfather passed away. I know how close the two of you were. I am sure you miss him a lot. Call me if you want to talk.

-Carter

Which word best describes the tone of this note?

• relaxed

• irritated

• sympathetic

• selfish

Which tone word below best describes the following sentence? "Don't worry about a thing...because every little thing is going to be alright..."

• Optimistic

• Pessimistic

• Irritated

• Tired