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What is the tone of the following passage? Wow! With a top speed of one hundred fifty miles per hour, that car can almost fly!
edgy
optimistic
enthusiastic
anxious
What is the tone of the following passage? She delicately placed the cooing baby on a soft, freshly cleaned blanket.
compassionate
relfective
truthful
sentimental
What is the tone of the following passage? As that hurricane came through, the wind's blast caused angry fifteen-foot waves to crash over the homes.
anxious
sensitive
energetic
displeased
What is the tone of the following passage? Ugh! Do I really have to sit through another boring lecture on data entry again.
frustrated
annoyed
all of the above
indignant
What is the tone of the following passage? Jordan didn't mean to cause such a big commotion, but when she smashed her alarm with her fist, it flew off the nightstand and hit her cat, Henry.
All of the above
Aggressive
Hostile
Forceful
What is the tone of the following passage? The river, reflecting the clear blue of the sky, glistened and sparkled as it flowed.
awestruck, gentle, joyful or optimistic.
What is the tone of the following passage? I’ve asked you twice already to unload the dishwasher.
doubting
mocking
frustrated
anxious
What is the tone of the following passage? Your future is assured. You will live, secure and safe, Wilbur. Nothing can harm you now.
outraged
inspirational
provocative
sensible
What is the definition of mood?
The feeling that you get from a work of literature or art.
What is the definition of tone?
The author’s attitude toward the subject/topic.
What are three things that help to describe mood?
Word choice, Imagery, Setting
What are three things that help describe tone?
Word choice, Details, Author's voice
What is the definition of imagery?
Vivid language that appeals to the five senses
What is the mood of the following passage? Last night's game was so competitive! I can't help but smile whenever I think about the victory!
inconsiderate
carefree
confident
humorous
What is the mood of the following passage? As the train pulled away that night in the rain, Lindsey waved as she said her last goodbyes and tried to hold back her tears.
suspicious
melancholic
dissatisfied
disappointing
What is the mood of the following passage? I told you not to go to that party last night! Now you are in so much trouble!
disrespectful
furious
depressing
pessimistic
