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- 1. Multiple Choicewhich word set contains only mood wordslight-hearted, sincere, mysteriousmysterious, creepy, honesteerie, mysterious, suspensefulsincere, heart felt, playful
- 2. Multiple ChoiceRead the following poem, "A Birthday" by Christina Rossetti and answer the question below.
My heart is like a singing bird Whose nest is a weathered shoot;
My heart is like an apple-tree
Whose boughs are bent with thick-set fruit; My heart is like a rainbow shell That paddles in a halcyon [peaceful] sea;
My heart is gladder than all these
Because my love is come to me.
QUESTION: What mood do the details of the poem convey? (Look specifically at the three things the speaker compares her heart to.)SorrowHappinessExcitementNervousness - 3. Multiple ChoiceWhich tone is represented in the following passage?
Wow! With a top speed of one hundred fifty miles per hour, that car can almost fly!CalmAnnoyedScaryExcited - 4. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the tone of the following passage?
The alarm buzzed. Jordan smashed her fist down on it--hard. It flew off the nightstand and bounced off her cat, Armstrong. The cat yowled indignantly and rocketed out the room.EerieSarcasticPassionateHumorous - 5. Multiple ChoiceTone can best described asattitude of the readerthe overall mood or feeling in a storythe author's attitude toward his writingreader's point of view
- 6. Multiple ChoiceTo remember what tone is, some good tricks are:AA-author's attitudeparent saying: "don't give me that tone"imagining the author's facial expression as he writesall of these are true
- 7. Multiple ChoiceThe tone and mood of a text can be very differenttruefalse
- 8. Multiple ChoiceJulia was waiting nerviously for her test.
hat is the tone?DramaticAfraidangryApproving - 9. Multiple Choice
What is the "mood" of a story?Emotions audience feels from a given passage.The time and place of the story.The summary of events of the story.The lesson the reader learns from the story. - 10. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the tone of the following sentence?
Bursting through the door, the flustered mother screamed uncontrollably at the innocent teacher who gave her child an F.angrywittysuspicious - 11. Multiple Choice'The sun was bright and the sky was clear. Joan jogged down the path with Rex at her side and smiled about last night's victory.' What's the tone?cheerfuldepressingdeterminedsuspenseful
- 12. Multiple ChoiceThe Blue Jay is jumping on the tree singing and dancing happily.
What is the blue jay's tone while singing?JoyfulDreamyConfusedsweet - 13. Multiple ChoiceIt was the first football game for the Gators. The coach asked if everyone was ready. The players jumped and replied, "Yes!"
In what tone did the Gators's reply?CalmSeriousHappyEnthusiastic - 14. Multiple ChoiceWhat word would you use to describe the tone of this passage?BitterRespectfulObjectiveHumorous
- 15. Multiple ChoiceWhat word would you use to describe the tone of this passage?HumorousPersuasiveAnxiousCheerful
- 16. Multiple ChoiceTrue or False: Tone is the feeling the audience gets when reading a piece of literatureTrueFalse
- 17. Multiple ChoiceTrue or False: Mood is the author's attitude toward the subjectTrueFalse
- 18. Multiple ChoiceThe tone always matches the moodtruefalse
- 19. Multiple ChoiceMy annoying brother likes to drive me crazy. There is no other who is that lazy. He whines to Mom and Dad night and day Until he eventually gets his way. What is a sister to do When he screams 'til he's blue? There is no way to win, For he gets under your skin. He does his best to kill all joy. Oh, how my brother does annoy!
The tone is:frustratedhappysadjoyous - 20. Multiple ChoiceThere is no one
That can be better
Because you are brilliant.
There is nothing
That you cannot you do
Because you are unbeatable.
There is no place
That you cannot go
Because you are always welcomed.
The tone isfrustratedjoyoushappyinspirational - 21. Multiple ChoiceThe door swings open to reveal all of my family members standing around the Christmas tree. The lights are twinkling and the fireplace is roaring with a warm fire. Everyone is singing Christmas carols as the snow falls quietly outside the window.
The mood is:stupidfunnysadcozy - 22. Multiple ChoiceThe door swings open to reveal a Christmas tree, alone in the middle of the room, sparkling with hundreds of lights. Silence greets me as I glance around the room. The fireplace is empty and the snow storm howls outside the window. My family has gone and I am left alone with my thoughts.
The mood is:silentboringlonelyangry - 23. Multiple Choice"We have some important news for you Mr. President. We have discovered a terrorist plot against the United States" said the CIA agent. The President closed the book, set it on the desk, and leaned forward, his eyes fixed straight ahead. "Tell me everything you know."
What is the tone of the dialogue?InformalHappySeriousOptimistic - 24. Multiple ChoiceThe city had been destroyed. Shopkeepers had been robbed and beaten, their businesses destroyed. Each day became harder and harder for the poor, ravaged members of the community who managed to survive.
What is the mood of the passage?romanticsorrowfuljoyfulsuspenseful - 25. Multiple ChoiceJust when I thought things could not get more ridiculous, Rebecca's little terrier, all dressed up in its knitted blue winter outfit, poked its head out of the pink polka dot doggy tote! The outfit was an odd sweater-and-hood combination. Perhaps Rebecca thought it flattered Fluffy's eyes. Fluffy looked around blankly, as if to ask what was so amusing.
What word would you use to describe the tone of this passage?BitterRespectfulObjectiveHumorous - 26. Multiple ChoiceNo sooner had she said it than there he was, "Mister Irresistible" himself. Throwing big, cheesy winks at everyone in the room, walking with a swagger like a cartoon baseball player. He slithered his way over to their side of the room.
What word would you use to describe the tone of this passage?EnthusiasticSeriousMockingSorrowful - 27. Multiple ChoiceToday is Wendell's birthday. He barely slept last night. He jumped out of bed and ran downstairs to the mouth watering aroma of freshly cooked bacon.
What would Wendall's mood be on his birthday?crazyfearfuldistantexcited - 28. Multiple ChoiceWhich word accurately describes the son's tone in the following dialogue?
Father: Your grades aren't that great this year.
Son: They are good enough. I'll just keep doing what I'm doing.angryannoyedcomplacentecstatic - 29. Multiple ChoiceLana was bursting with excitement. She paced up and down, and every few minutes headed to the window to check for the mail carrier. When he finally showed up, she ran down the path and stretched out her hand for the mail. She took a deep breath and, hands shaking, ripped open the envelope.
What word would you use to describe the tone of this passage?humorouspersuasiveanxiouscheerful - 30. Multiple ChoiceTo make the frozen treat granita, combine 1 1/4 cups of water, 1/3 cup sugar, 1/4 cup lemon juice, and one cup orange juice in a pan. Bring the mixture to a boil, and cook it over medium heat until sugar dissolves, stirring constantly. Remove the pan from the heat and let it cool.
What word would you use to describe this passage?ironicinformationaljoyfuldramatic - 31. Multiple Choice"The river, reflecting the clear blue of the sky, glistened and sparkled as it flowed noiselessly on."
What is the mood of this sentence?SadHappyRiverCalm - 32. Multiple ChoiceWhy do authors include mood in their stories?To make their readers go on an emotional roller coasterTo hook their readersTo watch the readers cryTo make the text difficult to understand
- 33. Multiple Choice"Bouncing into the room, she lit up the vicinity with a joyous glow on her face as she told about her fiance and their wedding plans."
Which word indicates a tone of happiness in this sentence?vicinityweddingjoyousface - 34. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the tone of the following sentence?
Bursting through the door, the flustered mother screamed uncontrollably at the innocent teacher who gave her child an F.HappyWittySuspiciousAngry - 35. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the mood of the following sentence?
He furtively glanced behind him, for fear of his imagined pursuers, then hurriedly walked on, jumping at the slightest sound - even of a leaf crackling under his own foot.sentimentalfrustratingdepressingsuspenseful - 36. Multiple ChoiceWhich tone is represented in the following sentence?
She delicately placed the sleeping baby on a soft, freshly cleaned blanket.soothingannoyedtiredbitter - 37. Multiple ChoiceThe city had been destroyed. Shopkeepers had been robbed and beaten, their businesses destroyed. Each day became harder and harder for the poor, ravaged members of the community who managed to survive.
What is the mood of the passage?romanticsorrowfuljoyfulsuspenseful - 38. Multiple ChoiceAlex shut the lid to his laptop with a loud clap. Some of the people sitting at the tables near him looked up from their books and gave him annoyed looks. Alex realized that he had disturbed them and held up his hand apologetically. The librarian turned toward him and shushed him loudly, perhaps louder than the noise that he had made. Alex put the laptop in his bag and began walking toward the door. He held his head down low.
Which of the following choices is evidence that the setting is a library?He held his head down low.Alex shut the lid to his laptop with a loud clap.Alex realized that he had disturbed them and held up his hand apologetically.The librarian turned toward him and shushed him loudly, perhaps louder than the noise that he had made. - 39. Multiple ChoiceWhy is the setting important in a story?It tells us the end.It tells about the conflict.It sets the stage for the story, providing the reader with details needed to fully understand the plot.The setting describes the main characters.
- 40. Multiple ChoiceSetting is defined as the ________and________of the story.tone and placetone and plottime and placetime and plot
- 41. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the "mood" of a story?Emotions the audience feels from a given passage.The time and place of the story.The summary of events of the story.The lesson the reader learns from the story.
- 42. Multiple ChoiceWhich is an example of a simile?His room was a hurricane of a mess.His room looked as if a hurricane came through.A hurricane! AHHH!The hurricane screamed through the town.
- 43. Multiple ChoiceWhat is a metaphor?A comparison using "like" or "as"A comparison without using "like" or "as"A figure of speech in which the word imitates it's meaning.An extreme exaggeration
- 44. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following in an example of onomatopoeia?Boom!No!Yes!Go!
- 45. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following is an example of personification?You are as a beautiful as a flower.The trees danced in the wind.I waited in line for 10 years!He is an encyclopedia of knowledge.
- 46. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the "mood" of a story?Emotions audience feels from a given passage.The time and place of the story.The summary of events of the story.The lesson the reader learns from the story.
- 47. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the "tone" of a story?The feeling the passage evokes from the readerThe author, narrator, or speaker's attitude toward a subjectThe time and place of the storyThe summary of events in the story
- 48. Multiple Choice"They plan to kill General Washington." He closed the book, set it on the floor, and leaned forward, his elbows on his knees. "Tell me all" (103).
What is the tone of the dialogue?informalhappyseriousoptomistic - 49. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the tone of the following text?
"I will not!" she shouted. "I will not be left at the mercy of our enemies while you slink away!" (108).
pleasedangryhappysuspicious - 50. Multiple Choice"Folks were prickly and fearful. Loyalist shopkeepers had been tarred and feathered by angry mobs and their shops destroyed. Each day dawned hotter than the one before" (106).
What is the mood of the passage?romanticsorrowfuljoyfulsuspenseful - 51. Multiple ChoiceIdentify the mood of the following sentence:
She huddled in the corner, clutching her tattered blanket and shaking convulsively, as she feverishly searched the room for the unknown dangers that awaited her.fancifulsuspensefulmelancholy - 52. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the tone of the following sentence?
Bursting through the door, the flustered mother screamed uncontrollably at the innocent teacher who gave her child an F.angrywittysuspicious - 53. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the mood of the following sentence?
He furtively glanced behind him, for hear of his imagined pursuers, then hurriedly walked on, jumping at the slightest sound even of a leaf crackling under his own foot.sentimentalsuspensefulfrustratingmelancholy - 54. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the mood in the following sentence “They looked at Martian hills that time had worn with a crushing pressure of years. They saw old cities, lost in their meadows, lying like children's delicate bones among the blowing lakes of grass.”GloomyJoyfulAngryConfident
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