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!
enthusiastic, excited
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What is the tone of the following passage? She delicately placed the cooing baby on a soft, freshly cleaned blanket.
compassionate, gentle
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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.
cautionary, worried
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What is the tone of the following passage? Ugh! Do I really have to sit through another boring lecture on data entry again.
frustrated, indignant
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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.
aggressive, belligerent
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What is the tone of the following passage? It is just as I feared! Two owls, four larks and a wren, have built their nests in my home!
contemptuous, disapproving
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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
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What is the tone of the following passage? There was no moon, and everything beneath lay in misty darkness. No light gleamed from any house.
concerned, depressing
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What is the tone of the following passage? I’ve asked you twice already to unload the dishwasher.
derisive, frustrated
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What is the tone of the following passage? Your future is assured. You will live, secure and safe, Wilbur. Nothing can harm you now.
inspirational, loving
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What is the definition of mood?
The feeling that you get from a work of literature or art
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What is the definition of tone?
The author’s attitude toward the subject/topic.
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What are three things that help to describe mood?
Word choice, Imagery, Setting
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What are three things that help describe tone?
Word choice, Details, Author's voice
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What is the definition of imagery?
Vivid language that appeals to the five senses
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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!