Question

analyzing mood and voice in poetry: mastery test. drag the tiles to the correct boxes to complete the pairs. match the tone that best describes each excerpt. awestruck humorous calm excerpt tone in the next room, the door of which was open, i could see a magnificent gilt dressing - case with some splendid diamond and ruby shirt - studs lying by it, and a chest of drawers and a cupboard apparently full of clothes. (the notch on the ax by william makepeace thackeray) by reason of my tender age (and there are some critics who, i hope, will be satisfied by my acknowledging that i am a hundred and fifty - six next birthday) i could not understand what was the meaning of this night excursion - this candle, this tool house, this bag of soot. (on being found out by william makepeace thackeray) a hearty hand - clasp from jack, a frank and smiling greeting from polly (she looked handsomer than ever, harold thought, with her lustrous black hair and soft, dark - gray eyes), put him at his ease at once. (the emergency men by george h. jessop)

Explanation:

The first excerpt describes a grand and impressive sight, inspiring awe. The second uses self - deprecating humor about age. The third creates a relaxed and pleasant atmosphere.

Answer:

• In the next room, the door of which was open, I could see a magnificent gilt dressing - case with some splendid diamond and ruby shirt - studs lying by it, and a chest of drawers and a cupboard apparently full of clothes. (The Notch On The Ax by William Makepeace Thackeray) -> awestruck
• By reason of my tender age (and there are some critics who, I hope, will be satisfied by my acknowledging that I am a hundred and fifty - six next birthday) I could not understand what was the meaning of this night excursion—this candle, this tool house, this bag of soot. (On Being Found Out by William Makepeace Thackeray) -> humorous
• A hearty hand - clasp from Jack, a frank and smiling greeting from Polly (she looked handsomer than ever, Harold thought, with her lustrous black hair and soft, dark - gray eyes), put him at his ease at once. (The Emergency Men by George H. Jessop) -> calm