Mood and Tone 1
what is the term we use to describe the way a piece of literature makes the reader feel?
mood
what is the term we use to describe the way the author feels about the subject matter they are writing about?
tone
What do we call the moral lesson a story is trying to teach its audience?
Theme
What do we call a statement describing what a story is mostly about?
Main idea
What is Point of View?
The type of narrator that tells a story.
word
"Jake stood frozen in the front yard, staring at the shattered window across the street. He had been playing in the yard with his friends, when he accidentally threw the ball through the window. Jake could still hear the sound of shattering glass, and it made his stomach drop..."
What is the mood of this excerpt?
afraid, nervous, anxious, scared
Which 2 of these things should be in a good theme statement?
a. a one-word topic like "love" or "kindness"
b. specific names of characters and settings
c. universal ideas that apply to many stories
d. a moral lesson
A and B
Which 2 of these things should be in a good theme statement?
a. a one-word topic like "love" or "kindness"
b. specific names of characters and settings
c. universal ideas that apply to many stories
d. a moral lesson
C and D
The lens through which a character sees the world/the way the character understands and feels about the world.
What is the tone of this passage?
sad, lonely, upset, melancholy
"Sarah looked and saw that the bike belonged to stupid Hannah Schneider's. Hannah had been richer, prettier, and cooler than Sarah in every way since kindergarten, and it made Sarah's chest feel like it was burning from the inside out."
What is the tone in this passage?
angry, jealous, envious, irritated, annoyed
Which of these could be a theme statement for Frozen II?
a. family
b. It is important to do the right thing even when it is hard.
c. Elsa is not a good queen because she abandoned her people.
B
"With great power comes great responsibility?"
Second Person
"Emma stood frozen for a moment, her heart pounding in her chest as the judge announced her victory. The gymnasium erupted in cheers, but all she could hear was the sound of her own breath and the buzzing of excitement around her. She had done it—she had won the school’s annual spelling bee!"
What is the mood of this passage?
excited, happy, proud
"Tina marched into the cafeteria like a knight headed for battle. Her mission? To claim the last slice of pizza. She locked eyes with her rival, Kevin—the human vacuum cleaner of lunch trays. Without a word, they sprinted. Trays clattered. A lunch lady gasped. In the end, Tina triumphed, holding the greasy prize high like a trophy. Kevin vowed revenge."
What is the tone of the passage?
Funny, ironic, sarcastic
Is this a theme statement, main idea statement, or none of the above?
"Peter Parker is responsible for helping people because he has superpowers."
None of the above
Is the following statement a theme statement, main idea statement, or neither of the above?
"In Bud, Not Buddy, Bud wants to find his father, so he goes to Grand Rapids."
Main Idea Statement
What POV is this passage written in?
Maya stared at the empty lunch table, her stomach twisting. Everyone must be sitting somewhere else on purpose, she thought, gripping her tray tighter. Across the room, Lily whispered to her friend, “I hope Maya finds us—we saved her a seat!”
Third Person Limited
"Ah, gym class. Nothing like running in circles while Coach yells “Hustle!” for the eighth time in five minutes. Jamie was pretty sure this was just adult code for “I ran out of ideas.” Nothing says fun like dodgeballs to the face and suspiciously sweaty floor mats."
What is the tone of this passage?
sarcastic, ironic
"The lights flickered just as Tyler stepped into the basement. He heard something—a soft shuffle, like someone dragging their feet. “Probably just the cat,” he whispered, though he didn’t own a cat. The shadows didn’t answer."
What is the mood of the passage?
afraid, nervous, anxious, creepy
Pick one of the following movies and create a theme statement: Moana, Captain America: The First Avenger, The Minecraft Movie, The Mario Movie, Princess and the Frog, The Avengers, Shrek.
Up to Mrs Stratton
Pick one of the following movies and create a main idea statement: Moana, Captain America: The First Avenger, The Minecraft Movie, The Mario Movie, Princess and the Frog, The Avengers, Shrek.
Up to Mrs. Stratton
What is the perspective of the main character in this story?
Maya stared at the empty lunch table, her stomach twisting. Everyone must be sitting somewhere else on purpose, she thought, gripping her tray tighter. Across the room, Lily whispered to her friend, “I hope Maya finds us—we saved her a seat!”
Maya feels like people don't like her and are leaving her out on purpose, maybe because she feels like people don't like her.