Tone vs Mood

When an author uses a tone of voice that is light and humorous, what mood might this create in the reader?

• Anxiety

• Amusement

• Fear

• Anger

Tone and Mood are the SAME. TRUE OR FALSE

• TRUE

• FALSE

What is TONE?

• A person, place or thing

• Action words

• The author's attitude towards something

• The setting of a story

The tone in the quote is...

• melancholic

• depressing

• motivational

• pessimistic

Identify the TONE of the following passage:

Everyone was silent, obviously expecting the worse. Some people sat on the edge of their seats or tapped their feet, almost as though they were eager to learn the verdict and be done with the waiting. No one expected good news, and it was obvious from their drawn faces and wrinkled clothes that they had been waiting a long time to hear what was inevitable.

• Sad

• Crazy

• Anxious

The team had trained hard, worked hard, and played hard, and now they were earning the attention they deserved. Each player was among the best in the county. These were students who deserved nothing but praise for all of their work, and as their teachers, we spent a few minutes reflecting on all the work they’ve done.

• Proud

• Unsure

• Regretful

TONE is...

• The author's attitude or feelings

• The reader's feelings while reading the text

• The reader's feelings before reading the text

• The author's style of writing

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

• Tone is the author's attitude, while mood is the reader's emotional response.

• Tone is the setting of the story, while mood is the plot.

• Tone is the theme of the story, while mood is the character's feelings.

• Tone and mood are the same thing.

Which of the following best describes the mood of a story?

• The author's choice of words and style.

• The emotional atmosphere experienced by the reader.

• The setting and time period of the story.

• The main character's personality.

In a suspenseful story, what kind of tone might an author use to create tension?

• Joyful

• Mysterious

• Calm

• Indifferent