Tone and Mood
James was dreading science class today. He had gotten little sleep the night before and was exhausted. He did not feel prepared to today's test.
What is the tone of this paragraph?
a. apprehensive
b. excited
c. dreadful
d. gloomy
apprehensive
My mom went ballistic when she discovered that I hadn't put the chicken out to thaw, despite her multiple reminders.
What does ballistic mean?
very angry and upset
The one we danced to all night long, the moon like a spotlight on the lake.
What image does this simile create?
Dancing outside at night, with the only light coming from the moon
James was dreading science class today. He had gotten little sleep the night before and was exhausted. He did not feel prepared to today's test.
What are two words that contribute to the tone?
dreading, exhausted
His vague answer to the question left people feeling confused.
What does vague mean?
My thoughts will echo your name until I see you again
What does this personification show?
That they'll be thinking about them for a very long time
The golden morning sun spilled across the garden, illuminating a vibrant sea of wildflowers that swayed in the gentle breeze. Maya couldn't help but let out a bright, melodic laugh as she twirled through the grass, feeling a surge of pure, unbridled excitement for the day ahead. Every corner of the world seemed to sparkle with possibility, wrapping her in a warm embrace of sheer happiness.
What is the mood of this paragraph?
a. peaceful
b. joyous
c. melancholy
d. summer
joyous
What would be a synonym for vast?
spacious, huge
Missing him was dark grey all alone.
This metaphor shows that she's feeling what?
hopeless, depressed
The golden morning sun spilled across the garden, illuminating a vibrant sea of wildflowers that swayed in the gentle breeze. Maya couldn't help but let out a bright, melodic laugh as she twirled through the grass, feeling a surge of pure, unbridled excitement for the day ahead. Every corner of the world seemed to sparkle with possibility, wrapping her in a warm embrace of sheer happiness.
What are three words or phrases that contribute to the mood?
golden morning sun
vibrant sea of wildflowers
bright, melodic laugh
twirled through the grass
surge of pure, unbridled excitement
sparkle with possibility
Cancelling everyone's lunch to finish the test left the students feeling disgruntled.
What does disgruntled mean?
frustrated
Oh, your sweet disposition and my wide-eyed gaze
We're singin' in the car, gettin' lost upstate
Autumn leaves fallin' down like pieces into place
And I can picture it after all these days
What mood does this imagery create?
a positive memory
Oh, fantastic—another three-hour meeting to discuss the efficiency of our previous meetings. I’m sure my soul leaving my body mid-presentation will be the "innovative breakthrough" leadership has been looking for. Truly, there is no greater joy than watching a color-coded spreadsheet reach its final form while my coffee turns into a cold, bitter reminder of my life choices.
What is the tone?
sarcastic, annoyed
Mrs. Hill made us to do copious amounts of SOL review in the weeks leading up to the test.
What would be a synonym for copious?
plentiful, lots
Long live all the mountains we moved; I had the time of my life fighting dragons with you!
This figurative language paints what picture?
That they've been on a journey together and overcome many challenges