The kitten curled up in the warm sunlight, purring softly. Everything felt safe and still. What is the mood?

“Oh great,” Tasha muttered as her little brother knocked over her carefully built tower. “I only worked on that for an hour. No big deal.” What is the author’s tone?

Sam stomped up the stairs, slamming his bedroom door behind him. “It’s not fair!” he shouted. What is the mood?

Nina tiptoed down the hallway, holding her breath. She didn’t want anyone to hear the surprise party guests hiding in the living room. What is the mood?

Lena’s boots crunched in the fresh snow as she stepped outside. The world shimmered like a field of diamonds. She laughed and stuck out her tongue to catch the falling flakes. What is the author’s tone?

The homework assignment was twenty pages long. Of course, it was due tomorrow. Just what Maya needed after soccer practice and piano lessons. What is the author’s tone?

The teacher winked and said, “Pop quiz!” while grinning from ear to ear. The students groaned, but she started laughing. What is the author’s tone?

After losing the championship game, the team sat quietly on the bus ride home. No one spoke. The trophy they had hoped to win felt very far away. What is the mood?

Evan couldn’t stop smiling as his name was called at the awards ceremony. His family cheered louder than anyone else in the room. What is the mood?

The soup was cold, the bread was stale, and the chairs were hard as rocks. This was definitely not the five-star restaurant the advertisement promised. What is the author’s tone?

Grandpa told stories about his childhood with a soft smile. His eyes sparkled as he described fishing by the river at sunrise. What is the tone?

The carnival lights blinked in bright colors, and music floated through the air. Children raced from booth to booth with cotton candy in their hands. What is the mood?

Olivia gazed at the towering mountains. She felt small but amazed by their beauty and strength. What is the mood?