Tone and Mood

What is tone?

• The atmosphere of a piece

• The way the author feels

• A vocal pitch

What is mood?

• The way the author feels

• The narrator's position in relation to a story being told

• The atmosphere of a piece

How does tone/mood affect the story?

• It creates a setting

• It creates a plot

• It enhances character traits

True or False: The tone affects the mood.

• True

• False

What DOESN'T show the mood of a story?

• Setting

• Character's actions

• The point of view

• The word choice

Which ISN'T a tone/mood?

• Humorous

• Rhyme

• Formal

What tone do adjectives like "anxious" fit under?

• Nervous

• Confident

• Sinister

What is important to understand the mood?

• Rereading the story

• Noticing details

• Enjoying the story

Why is tone/mood important?

• It makes the story better

• It keeps the story simple

• It creates an atmosphere

True or False: Tone has to be shown directly.

• True

• False