Mood and Tone

Mood and Tone

and a quick review on imagery

Imagery

The author's use of vivid and descriptive language.

It appeals to the 5 senses

Tone

The AUTHOR'S attitude toward the subject, characters or audience.

Tone influences the mood of the story

Tone Examples

• Cynical

• Approving

• Sympathetic

• Sarcastic

• Objective

How to Find Tone

Tone is not stated directly. You must read between the lines to see what the author's attitude on the subject is. Tone can be revealed through:

• Dialogue between Characters
• Desriptions
• Author's Diction/Word Choice

Mood

Mood is the emotion that the READERS feel while reading about the subject.

Mood Examples

Cheerful

Romantic

Frightening

Suspenseful

Comical

Multiple Choice

What is vivid or descriptive language that appeals to the senses?

• Personification

• Imagery

• Mood

• Tone

Multiple Choice

What is determined by the author's word choice about a topic?

• Mood

• Tone

Multiple Choice

What is determined by the reader's reaction to reading a text?

• Mood

• Tone