Tone and Mood
This is the feeling or atmosphere that a writer creates for the reader.
What is mood?
This is the central idea or message of a story.
What is theme?
This is the part of a play that lists the characters and describes the setting.
What is the script?
This is a text written to inform or explain.
What is informational text?
This text type tells a story and includes characters and a plot.
What is narrative text?
This describes the writer’s attitude toward the subject or audience.
What is tone?
This is a one-sentence summary of what a text is mostly about.
What is main idea?
This term refers to the people who perform in a play.
What are actors?
This feature, found at the top of an article, tells you what it’s about.
What is a headline or title?
The sequence of events in a story is called this.
What is the plot?
If a text makes you feel anxious and tense, the mood can be described using this word.
What is suspenseful?
True or false: A story can have more than one theme.
What is true?
This is the main message or lesson in a drama.
What is the theme?
These are bold or italicized words in a text that highlight important terms.
What are key terms?
This element of a narrative refers to the time and place of the story.
What is the setting?
The tone of a letter to a friend sharing good news is likely to be this.
What is cheerful?
This theme is evident when characters overcome challenges by working together.
What is teamwork or cooperation?
These are instructions in a play that tell actors how to move or speak.
What are stage directions?
A diagram or chart in an informational text is an example of this.
What is a graphic feature?
The problem or challenge in a story is referred to as this.
What is the conflict?
Identify the mood in this sentence: "The abandoned house stood silently, its broken windows whispering tales of despair."
What is eerie or somber?
Identify the main idea: "Recycling is important because it reduces waste, saves energy, and helps the environment."
What is recycling helps protect the environment?
This type of play is meant to be funny and entertaining.
What is a comedy?
This is the part of an informational text where the author explains their main argument.
What is the introduction or thesis statement?
Identify the narrative perspective: "She couldn’t believe her luck as she found the hidden treasure."
What is third-person limited?