Mood and Tone

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What does tone refer to in a piece of writing?

The symbolism in the text

The writer's attitude toward a character or subject

The meaning the writer is trying to convey

The style of language the writer uses

How do we identify tone in a piece of writing?

We study the plot or story line

We work it out from the imagery, which might remind us of things we know

We look mainly at the descriptions of the characters' appearance

We look at the writer's word choice, use of imagery, and direct statements

"The man knelt down and placed the roses carefully in the vase. He traced the name on the gravestone with his fingers. He had come here every Sunday since the funeral, and he remembered that day as if it were yesterday. The tears streamed down his face. He stayed there a long time, thinking about everything that had changed.

Choose the word or phrase that best describes the tone of the passage.

suspenseful

hopeful

sad

instructional

"I remember with great joy the times my family spent at the beach. We kids would play in the sand, swim in the water, and take long walks with our parents. We used to sit down to big meals together and play board games after dark. How we all loved our vacations there! It would be wonderful to go back in time and enjoy those days all over again.

Choose the word or phrase that best describes the tone of the passage.

Nostalgic

Objective

Persuasive

Anxious

"The Ship bobbed up and down, back and forth, in the stormy sea. Waves crashed over its sides again and again. Some crew members struggled to take down the sails, which flapped uncontrollably in the high wind. Others worked on deck, furiously bailing water over the side to keep the ship afloat."

The setting of this passage creates a mood of which of the following?

peacefulness

dreaminess

anger

wildness

What does the mood refer to in a piece of writing?

Comparisons such as simile and metaphor

The feeling or atmosphere that the writer creates for the reader

The attitude of the author toward the characters

Symbolic objects

Which example of imagery would create a somber, or sad, mood?

Paint peeled from the walls of the silent, empty playroom.

The roses on the table filled the kitchen with a sweet smell.

Cool, clear water bubbled up from the secret spring.

A warm breeze blew along the sunny beach. 

"The old house was creaking loudly that night. Shadows of tree branches stretched across the walls of Brandon's room like the fingers of an alien hand. He stared at them for a moment. Then, with a shudder, he hid his head under the covers.

Which word best captures the overall mood of this passage?

Humorous

Peaceful

Angry

Frightening

What does tone refer to in a piece of writing?

The symbolism in the text

The writer's attitude toward a character or subject

The meaning the writer is trying to convey

The style of language the writer uses

How do we identify tone in a piece of writing?

We study the plot or story line

We work it out from the imagery, which might remind us of things we know

We look mainly at the descriptions of the characters' appearance

We look at the writer's word choice, use of imagery, and direct statements

"The man knelt down and placed the roses carefully in the vase. He traced the name on the gravestone with his fingers. He had come here every Sunday since the funeral, and he remembered that day as if it were yesterday. The tears streamed down his face. He stayed there a long time, thinking about everything that had changed. 

Choose the word or phrase that best describes the tone of the passage. 

suspenseful

hopeful

sad

instructional

"I remember with great joy the times my family spent at the beach. We kids would play in the sand, swim in the water, and take long walks with our parents. We used to sit down to big meals together and play board games after dark. How we all loved our vacations there! It would be wonderful to go back in time and enjoy those days all over again. 

Choose the word or phrase that best describes the tone of the passage. 

Nostalgic

Objective

Persuasive

Anxious

"The Ship bobbed up and down, back and forth, in the stormy sea. Waves crashed over its sides again and again. Some crew members struggled to take down the sails, which flapped uncontrollably in the high wind. Others worked on deck, furiously bailing water over the side to keep the ship afloat."

The setting of this passage creates a mood of which of the following? 

peacefulness

dreaminess

anger

wildness

What does the mood refer to in a piece of writing?

Comparisons such as simile and metaphor

The feeling or atmosphere that the writer creates for the reader

The attitude of the author toward the characters

Symbolic objects

Which example of imagery would create a somber, or sad, mood?

Paint peeled from the walls of the silent, empty playroom.

The roses on the table filled the kitchen with a sweet smell.

Cool, clear water bubbled up from the secret spring.

A warm breeze blew along the sunny beach. 

"The old house was creaking loudly that night. Shadows of tree branches stretched across the walls of Brandon's room like the fingers of an alien hand. He stared at them for a moment. Then, with a shudder, he hid his head under the covers. 

Which word best captures the overall mood of this passage? 

Humorous

Peaceful

Angry

Frightening

Mood and Tone

Mood and Tone

What does tone refer to in a piece of writing?

How do we identify tone in a piece of writing?

What does the mood refer to in a piece of writing?

Which example of imagery would create a somber, or sad, mood?

"The old house was creaking loudly that night. Shadows of tree branches stretched across the walls of Brandon's room like the fingers of an alien hand. He stared at them for a moment. Then, with a shudder, he hid his head under the covers. Which word best captures the overall mood of this passage?

"The old house was creaking loudly that night. Shadows of tree branches stretched across the walls of Brandon's room like the fingers of an alien hand. He stared at them for a moment. Then, with a shudder, he hid his head under the covers.

Which word best captures the overall mood of this passage?