Passage for Analysis: Mood vs. Tone

What mood is created by the description of the storm and Elena’s reaction?

• Calm and peaceful

• Fearful and tense

• Joyful and lighthearted

• Sad and reflective

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What is the author’s tone toward Elena’s experience in the storm?

• Indifferent

• Sympathetic and dramatic

• Humorous

• Dismissive

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Which phrase from the passage best contributes to the mood?

• A) “Her knuckles white”

• B) “Small boat”

• C) “Salty spray high into the air”

• D) “Elena clutched the railing”

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Which word reflects the author’s tone of sympathy and drama?

• A) “Relentlessly”

• B) “Coastline”

• C) “Boat”

• D) “Waves”

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Identify the statement that correctly explains the difference between mood and tone in this passage.

• Mood refers to the feeling created in the reader, while tone refers to the author's attitude toward the subject.

• Mood and tone both refer to the author's attitude toward the subject.

• Tone is the feeling created in the reader, while mood is the author's attitude toward the subject.

• Mood and tone are the same and can be used interchangeably.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Which of the following best describes the difference between mood and tone?

• A) Mood is the author’s attitude; tone is the reader’s feeling.

• B) Mood is created by words and imagery that evoke feelings; tone is the author’s attitude toward the subject.

• C) Mood and tone are the same and can be used interchangeably.

• D) Mood refers to dialogue; tone refers to setting.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4