Interpreting
  Tone and Feeling  

  Comp 37B  

Tone
and
Feeling

A story gives
your mind a
tone or feeling.

The fire was
warm and we
fell fast asleep.

relaxed

Write the better word for the tone of each story.

The guests were about
to arrive. I set the table
while mother cooked.

1.  lazy  busy
   busy  

The golden sun drove
away the night shadows.
It was a brand new day.

2.  hot  hopeful
_______

When our dog ate my
birthday cake, mom's
smile turned to a frown.

3.  upset  glad
_______

In the cool evening the
lake was still. A single
fish made a small ripple.

4.  loud  quiet
_______

Can you believe it?
Someone dressed their
pet skunk as Santa.

5.  silly  grand
_______

Sally and Jim have
missed their bus. It is
late and getting dark.

6.  cozy  tense
_______