Mood vs. Tone

What is the TONE?

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!

• frustrated

• happy

• sad

• joyous

There is no one

That can be better

Because you are brilliant.

There is nothing

That you cannot you do

Because you are unbeatable.

There is no place

That you cannot go

Because you are always welcomed.

• frustrated

• joyful

• sad

• excited

What is the MOOD?

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.

• stupid

• funny

• sad

• cozy

_________ is the feeling/vibe the reader gets as he/she reads the text.

• mood

• tone

What is the MOOD?

The night it happened was one we will never forget. The wind was screeching outside as rain pounded against the window. We had lost electricity hours ago and had nothing but candles to light the house. The battery powered radio we had was broadcasting a warning to lock your doors and stay inside; there was a killer on the loose.

• Joyful

• Sad

• Scary

• Lonely

What is TONE?

• How the author/speaker SOUNDS or feels about the story.

• The way the story makes you FEEL, the VIBE the reader gets from the story.

What is the MOOD?

From Paperwick Papers by Charles Dickens.

“The river, reflecting the clear blue of the sky, glistened and sparkled as it flowed noiselessly on.”

• happy and excited

• peaceful and calm

• somber and depresses

What is the TONE?

Wow! With a top speed of one hundred fifty miles per hour, that car can almost fly! Some people might be terrified to ride in that, but I would love it!

• Calm

• Annoyed

• Scary

• Excited

What is the tone of the following passage?
The alarm buzzed. Jordan smashed her fist down on it--hard. It flew off the nightstand and bounced off her cat, Armstrong. The cat yowled indignantly and rocketed out the room.

• Eerie
• Sarcastic
• Passionate
• Humorous

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How do you feel about mood vs. tone?

• I'm lost.

• I have a pretty good idea.

• I understand it.

• I could teach it!