Mood & Tone

Mood is the feeling YOU, the reader, gets from the text.

Tone is the feeling the AUTHOR was trying to show.

Mood is important because it helps YOU get involved in the story and feel the emotions of the story.

The author is using an excited tone.

The author is using a hesitant tone.

An irritated tone conveys annoyance or frustration.

A sarcastic tone implies that the author is saying the opposite of what they mean, often in a mocking way.

You can identify Mood by paying attention to the emotions and feelings that the text evokes in you.

You can identify Tone by looking at the author's word choice and the attitude they express towards the subject.

A joyful or cheerful Mood can be an example of a positive Mood.