Mood/ Tone Assessment

Tone is the author's attitude in a text, conveyed through word choice and style.

Mood is the feeling the author creates in the text, influencing how the reader feels.

Tone can shape the reader's perception and emotional response, guiding their understanding of the author's intent.

Examples of tone include: formal, informal, sarcastic, humorous, suspenseful, and spooky.

A story that creates a feeling of sadness or nostalgia has a melancholic mood.

Look for descriptive language, word choice, and the context in which the text is written.

Tone refers to the author's attitude, while mood refers to the emotional atmosphere created for the reader.

The tone is informal.

A suspenseful story creates a mood of tension and anticipation.

The tone is spooky.