Tone

Authors set a TONE or MOOD in literature by conveying an emotion or emotions through _____________.

• pictures

• height

• words

• funny faces

What is the "tone" of a story?

• The feeling the passage evokes from the reader

• The author, narrator, or speaker's attitude toward a subject

• The time and place of the story

• The summary of events in the story

What is the tone of the following text?
"I will not!" she shouted.  "I will not be left at the mercy of our enemies while you run away and hide, you coward!" 

• pleased

• suspicious 

• happy

• angry

Just when I thought things could  not get more ridiculous, Rebecca's little terrier, all dressed up in its knitted blue winter outfit, poked its head out of the pink polka dot doggy tote!  The outfit was an odd sweater-and-hood combination.  Perhaps Rebecca thought it flattered Fluffy's eyes.  Fluffy looked around blankly, as if to ask what was so amusing.
What word would you use to describe the tone of this passage?

• Bitter

• Respectful 

• Objective

• Humorous 

Lana was bursting with excitement.  She paced up and down, and every few minutes headed to the window to check for the mail carrier.  When he finally showed up, she ran down the path and stretched out her hand for the mail.  She took a deep breath and, hands shaking, ripped open the envelope.  
What word would you use to describe the tone of this passage?

• humorous 

• persuasive 

• anxious 

• cheerful 

What word would you use to describe the tone of this passage?

• Humorous

• Persuasive

• Anxious

• Cheerful

No sooner had she said it than there he was, "Mister Irresistible" himself.  Throwing big, cheesy winks at everyone in the room, walking with a swagger like a cartoon baseball player.  He slithered his way over to their side of the room.
What word would you use to describe the tone of this passage?

• Enthusiastic 

• Serious

• Mocking

• Sorrowful 

true or false: tone is determined by description or dialogue

• True

• False

"We have some important news for you Mr. President.  We have discovered a terrorist plot against the United States" said the CIA agent.  The President closed the book, set it on the desk, and leaned forward, his eyes fixed straight ahead.  "Tell me everything you know." 
What is the tone of the dialogue?

• Informal

• Happy

• Serious

• Optimistic

Listen to what she says with an open heart and a critical mind. Love her even if she doesn't do what you hope...

• tragic

• cheerful

• desperate

• sympathetic