What is the tone of the following passage? There was no moon, and everything beneath lay in misty darkness. No light gleamed from any house.
concerned, depressing
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What is the definition of tone?
The authorโs attitude toward the subject/topic.
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thief
Give points!
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fairy
Take points!
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gift
Win 15 points!
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baam
Lose 5 points!
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What is the mood of the following passage? Sarah knew that the man was holding something behind his back. She began to feel faint as her heart raced.
apprehensive, distressed
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seesaw
Swap points!
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rocket
Go to first place!
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shark
Other team loses 25 points!
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lifesaver
Give 25 points!
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What is the tone of the following passage? The river, reflecting the clear blue of the sky, glistened and sparkled as it flowed.
awestruck, gentle
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What is the tone of the following passage? It is just as I feared! Two owls, four larks and a wren, have built their nests in my home!
contemptuous, disapproving
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What is the tone of the following passage? Jordan didn't mean to cause such a big commotion, but when she smashed her alarm with her fist, it flew off the nightstand and hit her cat, Henry.
aggressive, belligerent
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What is the definition of imagery?
Vivid language that appeals to the five senses
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What is the tone of the following passage? Your future is assured. You will live, secure and safe, Wilbur. Nothing can harm you now.
inspirational, loving
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What is the tone of the following passage? Wow! With a top speed of one hundred fifty miles per hour, that car can almost fly!
enthusiastic, excited
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monster
Reset all scores!
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fairy
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shark
Other team loses 20 points!
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baam
Lose 5 points!
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What is the mood of the following passage? I told you not to go to that party last night! Now you are in so much trouble!
aggravated, irate
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What are three things that help to describe mood?
Word choice, Imagery, Setting
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What is the tone of the following passage? Ugh! Do I really have to sit through another boring lecture on data entry again.
frustrated, indignant
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What is the tone of the following passage? She delicately placed the cooing baby on a soft, freshly cleaned blanket.