Through Anne’s Eyes: How Words Shape Feelings

When Anne writes about her mother, her tone sounds…

• Distant and critical

• Cheerful and hopeful

• Calm and forgiving

• Neutral and factual

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Which word choice by Anne best shows her frustration with adults?

• Always

• Never

• Again

• Sometimes

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How does Anne’s point of view toward her mother affect the mood of the diary entry?

• It creates a playful mood.

• It makes the mood tense.

• It adds a hopeful mood.

• It shows a relaxed mood.

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Anne often uses exaggeration in her writing (“always,” “never”). What effect does this have on the reader?

• It makes her feelings seem less serious.

• It shows her emotions are strong and intense.

• It adds a humorous tone.

• It makes her words sound formal.

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When Anne describes feeling misunderstood, what mood is created?

• Joyful

• Excited

• Lonely

• Grateful

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Which option best explains why Anne’s diary sounds more emotional than Mr. Frank’s words in the play?

• Anne is younger and writes with raw feelings.

• Mr. Frank wants to hide the truth.

• Anne has better vocabulary.

• Mr. Frank is not part of the story.

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What does Anne’s point of view reveal about her personality?

• She is calm and obedient.

• She is thoughtful but easily hurt.

• She avoids conflict.

• She is always cheerful.

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Anne’s choice of the word “angry” instead of “upset” shows…

• She wants to soften her feelings.

• She feels intense and strong emotions.

• She is writing politely.

• She is confused about her feelings.

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If Anne had used calmer word choices in this scene, how would the mood change?

• It would feel more hopeful.

• It would sound more frightening

• It would stay the same.

• It would feel less tense and emotional.

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Why is Anne’s point of view important for the audience to understand the mood of the scene?

• Because it gives us only facts about the war.

• Because it shows her private feelings, which shape the tone.

• Because it explains the setting of the attic.

• Because it tells us what the other characters are doing.

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