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Author's Mood and Tone

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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
    all of the above
    annoyed
    indignant
  • What is the tone of the following passage? I’ve asked you twice already to unload the dishwasher.
    doubting
    anxious
    mocking
    frustrated
  • What is the mood of the following passage? As Tom watched the Cubs lose yet another game, his blood boiled. How could this be?
    pleased
    entertained
    absurd
    discontented
  • 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.
    isistent
    confused
    distressed
    apologetic
  • What are three things that help to describe mood?
    Word choice, Imagery, Setting
  • 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.
    suspicious
    disappointing
    melancholic
    dissatisfied
  • 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!
    carefree
    humorous
    inconsiderate
    confident
  • What is the definition of imagery?
    Vivid language that appeals to the five senses
  • What is the tone of the following passage? Your future is assured. You will live, secure and safe, Wilbur. Nothing can harm you now.
    sensible
    outraged
    inspirational
    provocative
  • What is the definition of tone?
    The author’s attitude toward the subject/topic.
  • 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.
    Forceful
    Hostile
    Aggressive
    All of the above
  • What are three things that help describe tone?
    Word choice, Details, Author's voice
  • 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!
    anxious
    edgy
    enthusiastic
    optimistic
  • 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!
    pessimistic
    depressing
    disrespectful
    furious
  • What is the tone of the following passage? She delicately placed the cooing baby on a soft, freshly cleaned blanket.
    sentimental
    relfective
    compassionate
    truthful
  • What is the definition of mood?
    The feeling that you get from a work of literature or art.
  • 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.
  • 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.
    displeased
    energetic
    anxious
    sensitive