Mr. Iannucci 27/10/2020 Mood and Tone The day had finally come. Jason bolted out of bed, throwing his blanket and sheet behind him as he nearly tripped over Sprinkles the cat, who was not at all amused. He raced through the hallway like a blur, and bounded down the stairs, as if some professional runner were inhabiting his body. Time seemed to stand still as he screeched to a halt at the threshold of the living room. To his profound horror, the room was completely empty. As his eyes searched the room for a sign of something, anything, a dark shadow began to merge with his, then eclipsed, and finally towered over the one he cast on the wooden living room floor. “Nothing for you this year my boy”, a creaky voice broke the silence behind him. “It’s all gone, and you’ll never see it again”. He could feel every word pierce his skull, and each syllable made the hair on his neck stand on end. He tried to resist out of fear, but the urge to turn around was much too strong. As he slowly turned to face the source of the voice he awoke with a start. “It was just a dream”, he thought to himself, his heart beating out of his chest. Then he heard footsteps approach his bedroom door, and suddenly, a booming set of knocks completely shook him out of his dreamy stupor. Yes, there was someone there. Part A: 5 marks What is the TONE of this piece of writing? What are some of the context clues from the writing that you can provide as evidence for your choice? What choices did the author make to create a tone? [Imagery/Setting/Diction (word choice)] Does it stay the same throughout the story, or does it change? Explain your ideas in a short paragraph. Mr. Iannucci 27/10/2020 Part B 5 marks Describe the MOOD of this passage. How did you feel as you were reading it? Did it change as you progressed through the story? What sections or words stood out to you to create emotions, or an atmosphere that you felt? Explain your ideas in a short paragraph.
