Mood vs. Tone

Mood vs. Tone

What do you mean they're not the same thing?!

Open Ended

If I were to yell at you to start paying attention, how would you feel?

Open Ended

Now if I were to calmly ask you to please pay attention, how would you feel?

MOOD

• The reader's response to the tone or story; how do YOU feel after reading the story

• MOOD WORDS: calm, grateful, hopeful, peaceful, touched, energetic, satisfied, annoyed, depressed, lonely, heartbroken, stressed

TONE

• The author's attitude toward the story; using context clues, word choice, etc.

• MOOD WORDS: friendly, encouraging, lively, optimistic, happy, funny, sympathetic, enraged, confused, miserable, serious, cold

Multiple Choice

The team had trained hard, worked hard, and played hard. Now they were earning the attention they deserved. Each player was among the best in the country. These were students who deserved nothing but praise for all of their work.

What is the tone of this passage?

• Proud

• Super Ronald

• Reassuring

• Romantic

Multiple Choice

He approached the task with sheer determination. He had studied his plans carefully, spent hours preparing and was sure of his approach. The hours he spent practicing were grueling and exhausting but he was ready. This was the year he would win the pie eating contest at school.

What is the mood of this passage?

• Humorous

• Serious

• Sad

• Gloomy

Multiple Choice

The door swings open to reveal a Christmas tree, alone in the middle of the room, sparkling with hundreds of lights. Silence greets me as I glance around the room. The fireplace is empty and the snow storm howls outside the window. My family has gone and I am left alone with my thoughts.

What is the mood of this passage?

• silent

• boring

• lonely

• angry

Multiple Choice

"They plan to kill General Washington." He closed the book, set it on the floor, and leaned forward, his elbows on his knees.

What is the tone of the dialogue?

• informal

• happy

• serious

• optimistic

Multiple Choice

"Wow! With a top speed of one hundred fifty miles per hour, that car can almost fly!"

What is the tone of the dialogue?

• Annoying

• Excited

• Calm

• Scary

Multiple Choice

The door swings open to reveal all of my family members standing around the Christmas tree. The lights are twinkling and the fireplace is roaring with a warm fire. Everyone is singing Christmas carols as the snow falls quietly outside the window.

What is the mood of this passage?

• stupid

• funny

• sad

• cozy

Multiple Choice

My annoying brother likes to drive me crazy. There is no other who is that lazy. He whines to Mom and Dad night and day Until he eventually gets his way. What is a sister to do When he screams 'til he's blue? There is no way to win, For he gets under your skin. He does his best to kill all joy. Oh, how my brother does annoy!

What is the tone of this passage?

• frustrated

• happy

• sad

• joyous

Multiple Choice

What kind of mood could you possibly get from a story that has a setting in an amusement park? (Look at picture.)

• Scary

• Gloomy

• Light-Hearted

• Depressed