Mood in Literature Quiz: Define Literary Mood

Which of the following best defines mood in a story?

What can help determine the mood of a story?

Which of the following adjectives would best describe the mood of Shel Silverstein's poem 'The Homework Machine'?

Which of the following best describes the tone of the passage?

What is the purpose of using connotations in writing?

What can a reader determine by paying attention to the writer's word choices?

Which sense does the narrator rely on to describe the scene in Margaret Atwood's The Handmaid's Tale?

What does the word 'nothingness' in Margaret Atwood's The Handmaid's Tale indicate?

What is the mood created by the changing winds and the figure dropping from the sky in William Golding's Lord of the Flies?

What does the word 'gentle' in William Golding's Lord of the Flies symbolize?

Mood and Tone in Literature

Mood is a feeling or atmosphere created by a story, influenced by the author's use of language, setting, and characters.

Determining Mood

Factors that help determine the mood of a story include: • Imagery • Setting • Characters' emotions and dialogue • Author's word choices

Shel Silverstein's "The Homework Machine"

The mood of the poem is best described as whimsical or humorous.

Tone in Literature

Tone is the author's attitude towards the subject or audience, conveyed through language and tone.

Connotations in Writing

Connotations are the emotional associations or suggestions that words evoke, and authors use them to create a specific tone or mood.
Paying attention to the writer's word choices helps the reader determine: • The tone and mood of the text • The author's attitude towards the subject

Sensory Imagery in Literature

In Margaret Atwood's The Handmaid's Tale, the narrator relies on the sense of sight to describe the scene.

Symbolism in Literature

In Margaret Atwood's The Handmaid's Tale, the word "nothingness" indicates: • Emptiness or desolation • A lack of hope or freedom
In William Golding's Lord of the Flies, the word "gentle" symbolizes: • A sense of calmness or peacefulness
The changing winds and the figure dropping from the sky in William Golding's Lord of the Flies create a mood of: • Uncertainty and foreboding • Fear or anxiety

Test your understanding of mood in stories with this quiz! Explore how the overall feeling and emotions projected by story elements can change and be identified. Determine the mood of different story parts and develop your skills in analyzing the dominant feeling in a story.