Tone, Mood, and Voice Retest

What is TONE?

• the overall emotion and atmosphere the author intends the reader to feel

• The purposeful word choice an author uses.

• The unique style, personality or perspective of a piece of writing. Often reveals more about a character or writer.

• a literary device that reflects the speaker's attitude toward the subject matter

What is VOICE?

• the overall emotion and atmosphere the author intends the reader to feel

• The purposeful word choice an author uses.

• The unique style, personality or perspective of a piece of writing. Often reveals more about a character or writer.

• a literary device that reflects the speaker's attitude toward the subject matter

Which of the following sentences has a formal voice?

• Hey! Could you possibly lend me a hand here?

• Would you be so kind as to assist me with this task?

• Yo, need some help over here!

• What's up? Can you help or what?

Identify the tone in the following sentence: "The sun smiled down on us, warming the earth beneath our feet."

• Joyful

• Angry

• Melancholic

• Indifferent

What is the primary difference between tone and mood in writing?

• Tone is how the reader feels, while mood is the author's attitude toward the subject.

• Tone refers to the setting of the story, while mood refers to the plot.

• Tone is the author's attitude toward the subject, while mood is how the reader feels.

• There is no difference; they are interchangeable.

Which of the following sentences is written in an informal voice?

• Therefore, one may conclude that...

• In accordance with the aforementioned arguments, it is evident that...

• It is imperative that one considers...

• It's pretty clear to me that...

What mood is most likely created by a setting described as a "lonely, windswept plain under a gray, unyielding sky"?

• Welcoming

• Humorous

• Exciting

• Isolating

Consider the sentence: "He trudged through the snow, each step a monumental effort against the biting cold." What tone is the author using?

• Frustration

• Humorous

• Strained

• Isolating

An author's voice characterized by technical terms and focused on accuracy and detail is most likely writing in which genre?

• Academic

• Science Fiction

• Romance

• Fantasy

In the sentence, "The lawyer spoke with such a lack of emotion, it was as if the facts were being presented by a robot," what voice is being described?

• Personal

• Impersonal

• Excitable

• Passionate