Tone vs. Mood

Tone vs. Mood

What's the difference?

Tone

The author's attitude toward or feelings about something.

Multiple Choice

Read the following passage:

"There are many people that need help. Some people need help paying for food and clothes. One way that I can make a difference is to have a fundraiser to help raise money. Then I can donate it to a charity that helps those that are in need."

What is the TONE of the passage?

• Excited

• Funny

• Pessimistic

• Sympathetic

Multiple Choice

Read the following passage:

"Class, today is going to be a busy day. This is a list of tasks that must be completed before lunch time: math worksheet, silent reading, and writing project."

What is the TONE of the passage?

• Serious

• Funny

• Scary

• Cautious

Multiple Choice

Read the following passage:

"I feel like throwing something! I was typing my paper and was almost finished. Then the power went out. Now my paper is lost! I almost threw the keyboard on the dolor when I saw that my paper was gone. I also yelled at my mom when she came into the room. Now I am in trouble and I have to start the paper all over again. This is a horrible night."

What is the TONE of the passage?

• Excited

• Angry

• Serious

• Scary

Mood

The atmosphere of the story. Through the author's use of words and descriptions, how does the story make the reader feel?

Poll

Pick the passage that best describes the mood SURPRISED:

• "The weather will be warm today. There is a chance of rain tonight. Tomorrow will be warmer. It will be sunny."

• "This weekend I went into my kitchen and sat down. Suddenly, there was a loud noise and many people ran into the room. They shouted, "Happy birthday!"I did not know what to say."

Poll

Pick the passage that best describes the mood PESSIMISTIC:

(pessimistic definition - believing the worst will happen)

• "I wish I was going to my old school. I have to go to a new school this year. I will not know anyone. This school even has classes after school gets out. I might have to waste my time in a cooking class."

• "This is going to be a great school year! I am starting at a new school. I am so excited to make some new friends. I will also get to take fun classes, such as cooking."