RP Mood and Tone: Point of View

It took me a few minutes to realize that the pile of junk was a car. I could hardly keep from laughing. What a sight! The car was thin and long. But it had only three wheels, and one of those was an airplane wheel. The rest of it was made of parts from other cars, and it looked as if it would fall apart if the wind hit it too hard. It was the sickest color green I ever saw.

1. The author’s tone in this paragraph can be described as funny. Based on this, you can tell that the author thinks the car is

It took me a few minutes to realize that the pile of junk was a car. I could hardly keep from laughing. What a sight! The car was thin and long. But it had only three wheels, and one of those was an airplane wheel. The rest of it was made of parts from other cars, and it looked as if it would fall apart if the wind hit it too hard. It was the sickest color green I ever saw.

2. What clues helped you answer question 1?

“We are in the kitchen, Anna,” Grandma said. “I am making some honey cake.” “Oh good, Grandma!” said Anna as she ran in. “I like honey cake! It’s my favorite kind of cake.” Anna took just a little bit to taste. The honey was so sweet! It tasted so wonderful! “How can little bees make something that is so good to eat?” she asked.

3. Anna’s tone in this paragraph can be described as cheerful. Based on this, you can tell that Anna thinks the honey cake is

“We are in the kitchen, Anna,” Grandma said. “I am making some honey cake.” “Oh good, Grandma!” said Anna as she ran in. “I like honey cake! It’s my favorite kind of cake.” Anna took just a little bit to taste. The honey was so sweet! It tasted so wonderful! “How can little bees make something that is so good to eat?” she asked.

4. What clues helped you answer question 3?

You may think it is a good idea to pick a dandelion you see outside. Do not do it! Some plants are not safe. Sometimes plants that usually are safe to use get sprayed to keep bugs away. This spray makes the plant dangerous to eat! You do not want to touch a plant that has been sprayed. You certainly do not want to put it in your mouth!

5. The author’s tone in this paragraph can be described as serious. Based on this, you can tell that the author thinks that some dandelions

You may think it is a good idea to pick a dandelion you see outside. Do not do it! Some plants are not safe. Sometimes plants that usually are safe to use get sprayed to keep bugs away. This spray makes the plant dangerous to eat! You do not want to touch a plant that has been sprayed. You certainly do not want to put it in your mouth!

6. What clues helped you answer question 5?