Mood
Who does mood deal with?
a) author
b) reader
Reader
What is tone in a story?
The author's attitude/feelings
A theme is most often:
a) Stated directly by the narrator.
b) Identified through the names of the characters.
c) Implied and discovered by analyzing the characters' actions and motivations.
d) Found in the story's title.
Implied and discovered by analyzing the characters' actions and motivations
True or False: Both tone and mood are related to emotions.
True
What is the mood of the passage?
Terry gets an A on the test for getting them all right.
Happy, Joy
“Gimmerton chapel bells were still ringing; and the full, mellow flow of the beck in the valley came soothingly on the ear. It was a sweet substitute for the yet absent murmur of the summer foliage, which drowned that music about the Grange when the trees were in leaf.”
Calm, peaceful, serene
What 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!"
Angry or Mad
What is a theme for the fable "The Tortoise & the Hare"? (No cliche sayings.)
Being the fastest doesn't mean you're the best. Don't ever underestimate your opponent.
Mood or Tone: The storm was thundering outside, causing everyone in the house to shudder. We were all scared sensless. Although we were all hyper a few hours ago, everything turned to dread when we watched the news.
Mood
What tone is used in the statement, "Let's get this project finished already!"?
Impatient
Which action by a character would set a mood of frustration?
a.) whistling a song
b.) getting an A on a test
c.) shouting at a brother and sister
Shouting at a brother and sister
It was really adorable how hard Amanda tried to host an elegant party. Certainly, she couldn’t be blamed for doing so many things wrong. She wasn’t raised in an environment in which these types of events were common. She tried her best, but of course, didn’t quite succeed.
Condescending
There was once an ugly duckling. The other ducks laughed at her, and she felt ashamed. When she grew up, it out that she was actually a swan, and she was beautiful.
Don't judge others. You don't know what they are capable of.
What mood does the sentence evoke: "The sun set slowly behind the hills, casting a calm orange glow across the sky."?
Calm
She delicately placed the cooing baby on a soft, freshly cleaned blanket. What tone is represented?
Calm, serene, peaceful
What is the mood of following excerpt: "Today was a new day, full of possibilities, I thought as I took a deep breath. Smiling, I felt a spark of excitement growing inside me, reminding me that even after the darkest night, the sun would always shine again."
Hopeful, Arrogant, Hurt, or Romantic
Which word would indicate a friendly tone or mood?
a) sorrow
b) playful
c) proud
Playful
In a story where the protagonist is very different from everyone else and is often made to feel like an outcast, what theme is most likely being explored?
a) The importance of following trends.
b) The struggle for acceptance.
c) The dangers of individuality.
d) The importance of being popular.
The struggle for acceptance
I want ice cream now! I don't want to wait until after James is done baseball practice. What mood is reflected?
a) cheerful
b) impatient
c) somber
Impatient
How is the tone of the speaker in, "Surely, you can do better than this."?
Disappointed
What is the mood of this passage? Even though the soccer team lost the big game, they marched back to the sidelines, head held high. They were determined to work even harder, and win the next one.
Optimistic/Positive
An article about pollution uses words like “tragic,” “disaster,” and “urgent.” What’s the tone?
Serious or concerned
How does imagery contribute to a theme?
Imagery creates visual representations that evoke emotions and reinforce the theme, making it more relatable and impactful.
I sat there crying in the corner. She called a friend to comfort me, but the feel of cold metal piercing through my heart seemed more comforting.
sad, depressing, discomforting
What's the tone? "Soda is handsomer than anything else I know. Now like Darry - Soda's movie-star kind of handsome..." (S.E. Hinton, The Outsiders)
jealous, envious