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!
optimistic
anxious
edgy
enthusiastic
15
What is the tone of the following passage? She delicately placed the cooing baby on a soft, freshly cleaned blanket.
compassionate
truthful
sentimental
relfective
15
What is the tone of the following passage? As that hurricane came through, the wind's blast caused angry fifteen-foot waves to crash over the homes.
energetic
displeased
anxious
sensitive
25
What is the tone of the following passage? Ugh! Do I really have to sit through another boring lecture on data entry again.
frustrated
annoyed
all of the above
indignant
15
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
Hostile
Forceful
All of the above
15
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, joyful or optimistic.
15
What is the tone of the following passage? I’ve asked you twice already to unload the dishwasher.
mocking
doubting
anxious
frustrated
15
What is the tone of the following passage? Your future is assured. You will live, secure and safe, Wilbur. Nothing can harm you now.
provocative
sensible
outraged
inspirational
15
What is the definition of mood?
The feeling that you get from a work of literature or art.
25
What is the definition of tone?
The author’s attitude toward the subject/topic.
25
What are three things that help to describe mood?
Word choice, Imagery, Setting
25
What are three things that help describe tone?
Word choice, Details, Author's voice
25
What is the definition of imagery?
Vivid language that appeals to the five senses
20
What is the mood of the following passage? Last night's game was so competitive! I can't help but smile whenever I think about the victory!
humorous
confident
carefree
inconsiderate
15
What is the mood of the following passage? As the train pulled away that night in the rain, Lindsey waved as she said her last goodbyes and tried to hold back her tears.
disappointing
dissatisfied
melancholic
suspicious
15
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!
