Mood
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
c.) shouting at a brother and sister
Ugh! Do I really have to sit through another boring lecture again? What tone is represented?
a)proud
b)bossy
c)irritated
c)irritated
Lily spent all afternoon building a huge, complex castle out of blocks. When she went to get a snack, her little brother, Timmy, came into the room and knocked it completely down with one swipe of his hand. Lily burst into tears, but instead of yelling, she took a deep breath. She knew Timmy was only two and didn't understand. She picked up the blocks and started building a simpler tower, smiling when Timmy helped her place the last piece.
A. Patience and Forgiveness
B. The Joy of Building
C. The Importance of Snacks
A. Patience and Forgiveness
I like pizza, but she likes tacos.
Is the italicized clause independent or subordinate
Independent
This type of clause is a complete thought and can stand alone as a simple sentence.
A. Independent Clause
B. Subordinate Clause
C. Fragmented Clause
A. Independent Clause
True or false, setting helps set the mood for the reading.
true
Who does mood deal with?
a) author
b)reader
b)reader
The town of Oakhaven was in trouble. The ancient river that fed their crops had dried to a trickle, and the wells were empty. Mayor Thompson called a town meeting. Some people wanted to leave, others wanted to blame the nearby city, but an elderly farmer named Mrs. Gomez stood up. "We must work together," she said. Over the next month, every citizen helped dig a new, deeper community well. They shared the water equally, and Oakhaven survived the drought.
A. The Danger of Drought
B. Community and Cooperation
C. The Wisdom of the Elderly
B. Community and Cooperation
Since it was raining, we stayed inside to play a game
Is the italicized clause independent or subordinate
Subordinate
This is a clause that cannot stand alone as a sentence because it relies on an independent clause for its meaning.
A. Run-on Clause
B. Subordinate Clause
C. Coordinating Clause
B. Subordinate Clause
Bouncing into the room, she lit up the room with a joyous glow on her face as she told her family about winning first place in the science fair.
a)excited
b)disappointed
c)Nervous
a)excited
DOUBLE JEOPARDY!!!
Wow! With a top speed of one hundred fifty miles per hour, that car can almost fly! What is the tone represented in this sentence?
a)shocked
b)relaxed
c)amused
a)shocked
Young Leo was a brilliant inventor, but every device he created seemed to fail spectacularly. His automatic pancake flipper shot batter onto the ceiling, and his voice-activated fan only turned on when he sneezed. His neighbor told him to quit, but Leo just shrugged. He sketched a new design, learning from the flaws of the last one. "I haven't failed," he told himself. "I've just found 1,000 ways that won't work yet."
Themes to Choose From:
A. The Importance of Neighbors
B. The Complications of Technology
C. Perseverance (or Learning from Failure)
C. Perseverance (or Learning from Failure)
My brother took the phone that I just bought yesterday.
Is the italicized clause independent or subordinate
Subordinate
This is the underlying message or central idea the author is trying to convey about life or human nature.
A. Plot
B. Setting
C. Theme
C. Theme
DOUBLE JEOPARDY!!!!
She huddled in the corner, holding her blanket and shaking convulsively, as she feverishly searched the room for the unknown dangers that awaited her.
a) amused
b) gloomy
c) scared
c) scared
As that hurricane threatened, the wind's blast caused angry fifteen-foot waves to crash over the small houses near the shore. What tone is represented in this passage?
a)calm
b)frightened
c)outraged
b)frightened
Elara had always been told what her future would be: apprentice to the Grand Weaver, a life of precision and quiet tradition. But every night, she snuck out to the forbidden cliffs overlooking the sea. She would watch the merchant ships come and go, charting their routes in a hidden notebook. One morning, instead of walking to the loom, she packed a small bag. She left a note on her empty bed: The ocean is calling, and I must answer.
A. The Beauty of the Ocean
B. The Pursuit of Self-Determination (or Breaking Free)
C. The Conflict Between Generations
B. The Pursuit of Self-Determination (or Breaking Free)
The students will practice the presentation after they eat lunch.
Is the italicized clause independent or subordinate
Subordinate
This literary element is the feeling the reader gets when reading a passage, often created by the setting and descriptive language.
A. Tone
B. Mood
C. Diction
B. Mood
Bursting through the door, the flustered mother yelled at her children fighting over a toy.
a)sympathetic
b)energetic
c)furious
c)furious
She delicately placed the cooing baby on a soft, freshly cleaned blanket. What tone is represented?
a)calm
b)annoyed
c)sarcastic
a)calm
The new marble courthouse stood gleaming white against the old, crooked houses of the poorer district. Inside, Mr. Harrison, a wealthy landlord, swore under oath that the leaky roof in Mrs. Delgado's apartment was her own fault. Mrs. Delgado, who spoke little English, watched silently as the judge nodded. No one spoke of the thick ledger in Mr. Harrison’s safe that showed he’d been paying the roof repairman to use cheap, defective materials for years. The final ruling favored the landlord. Justice, it seemed, was not blind, but simply looked the other way.
A. The Importance of Learning English
B. The Architecture of Courthouses
C. The Corruptibility of Power (or The Illusion of Justice)
C. The Corruptibility of Power (or The Illusion of Justice)
Although the test was hard, we all passed the class.
Is the italicized clause independent or subordinate
Independent
This is the author's attitude toward the subject or the audience, often expressed through word choice and viewpoint.
A. Tone
B. Mood
C. Pacing
A. Tone