Tone and Mood Review

What is tone?

• The overall feeling or atmosphere of a story.

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

• The way the story is written.

• The setting of the story.

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What is mood?

• The author's personal emotions.

• The type of story being told.

• The dialogue of the characters.

• The emotional atmosphere a reader feels while reading.

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

Which of the following is an example of tone?

• The author's sarcastic way of writing.

• Feeling excited while reading a scary story.

• Feeling sad when a character is hurt.

• The setting of a scene in the story.

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

Which of the following is an example of mood?

• A narrator describes a character as angry and frustrated.

• A character speaks in a cheerful, happy way.

• A reader feels nervous while reading a horror story.

• The narrator describes the setting as bright and sunny.

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

"The clouds were dark, and the wind howled like a wolf. There was an eerie silence before the storm hit."

What is the tone of this passage?

• Excited.

• Happy.

• Mysterious.

• Peaceful.

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

"The kids raced down the hill, laughing and shouting with joy as they reached the bottom. Their faces lit up with excitement."

What is the mood of this passage?

• Joyful.

• Sad.

• Angry.

• Nervous.

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

"The house was dark, and every step echoed loudly through the empty halls. Shadows seemed to move in the corners."

What is the tone of this passage?

• Relaxed.

• Scary.

• Cheerful.

• Curious.

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

"Sally skipped down the street, humming a song. She was so excited to be outside in the sunshine."

What is the mood of this passage?

• Grumpy.

• Frightened.

• Angry.

• Happy.

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

"The air was thick with tension. No one dared speak as the teacher walked in. Everyone knew there would be a test."

What is the tone of this passage?

• Excited.

• Nervous.

• Relaxed.

• Cheerful.

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

"It was the middle of the night, and the only sound was the rustling of the leaves outside the window."

What is the mood of this passage?

• Peaceful.

• Somber.

• Excited.

• Happy.

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.8.4