Question

read the following passage. then, answer each question. our whole family spent the day at the beach. it was a bright and breezy day, perfect for flying kites. my father held the kite high as i unrolled the cord. i started running across the sparkling sand. the kite rose easily on the wind. my parents cheered. once aloft, the kite leaped in the air like a trout in blue water. i gave the cord to my little sister. as she felt the tugging of the kite, she laughed out loud. “i’m fishing in the sky.” 1. which of these best describes the mood of the passage? circle the letter. a. delighted b. serious c. unhappy d. hopeful 2. write down three words or phrases from the passage that help create this mood. 3. which phrase best defines mood in a literary work? a. the reader’s opinion about the work b. language that describes the physical senses c. the overall feeling the work produces d. the writer’s purpose in writing

Explanation:

1. The passage describes a happy - family day at the beach flying kites. Words like "laughed out loud", "cheered" suggest a delighted mood. So the answer for 1 is A.
2. Words like "laughed out loud", "cheered", "perfect for flying kites" create a positive and hopeful mood. So the answer for 2 is D.
3. The overall description of a fun - filled day at the beach with family activities gives a positive overall feeling about the work, which is the reader's opinion about the work. So the answer for 3 is A.

Answer:

1. A. delighted
2. D. hopeful
3. A. the reader's opinion about the work