Tone and Attitude

What is the effect of a humorous tone on the reader?

• It can make the reader angry and defensive towards the message.

• It can confuse the reader and make them miss the message entirely.

• It can make the reader feel sad and disinterested in the message.

• It can lighten the mood and make the reader more receptive to the message being conveyed.

How does tone and mood contribute to the overall meaning of a literary work?

• By providing a summary of the plot.

• By introducing the main characters.

• By creating the atmosphere and emotional response in the reader.

• By establishing the setting of the story.

How does mood impact a story?

• Mood sets the atmosphere and tone of the story.

• Mood is determined by the setting of the story.

• Mood only affects the characters in a story.

• Mood has no impact on a story.

The author’s attitude about their topic, characters or audience.

• Mood

• Setting

• Tone

• Diction

Tone is developed through

• Diction (word choice)

• Syntax (grammar and punctuation)

• Imagery (strong sensory details)

• Setting (Environment where the character is set)

Decide what the tone of the following sentence is: The apple cider spilled to the kitchen floor, leaving a thick, sticky mess.

• Postive

• Negative.

Decide what the tone of the following sentence is: The character can be seen riding a bike under the bright summer sun.

• Positive

• Negative

An author shifts his or her tone in writing to show

• Intelligence

• A change in setting

• His/Her/Their change in perspective

• Lack of syntax

Decide what the tone of the following sentence is:

Eat your breakfast before I throw it away!

• Positive

• Negative

Decide what the tone of the following sentence is: Trella hates popcorn. It reminds her of scary horror films.

• Negative

• Positive