Mood, Tone, and Voice

Which of the following best describes the tone of an author who uses words like "horrific," "terrifying," and "nightmare" to describe a scene?

• Amused

• Terrified

• Joyful

• Indifferent

If a text describes a setting where the sun is shining, birds are chirping, and children are playing, what mood is most likely being created?

• Melancholy

• Tense

• Joyful

• Mysterious

How does the use of a sarcastic tone by an author impact the reader's understanding of the text?

• It clarifies the author's true intentions.

• It creates confusion about the author's message.

• It adds humor and lightness to the text.

• It indicates the author's serious disapproval.

Identify the mood created by the use of words such as "gloomy," "dismal," and "dreary" in a description of a setting.

• Excitement

• Optimism

• Sorrow

• Calmness

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

What is the primary difference between mood and tone?

• Mood is the feeling the reader gets, while tone is the author's attitude.

• Mood is the author's attitude, while tone is the feeling the reader gets.

• Mood and tone both refer to the author's attitude.

• Mood and tone both refer to the reader's feelings.

Which of the following is a true statement about mood and tone?

• Mood and tone are not at all alike, and are therefore never related.

• Because they are so similar, a story's mood and tone are always the same.

• A story's tone is always established by its mood.

• Even though they sound similar, a story's mood can be very different than its tone.

Why is it important to distinguish between mood and tone in a text?

• To understand the author's purpose

• To predict the ending of the story

• To improve vocabulary skills

• To identify the main characters

What is TONE?

• A person, place or thing

• Action words

• The author's attitude towards something

• The setting of a story

What is TONE?

• A person, place or thing

• Action words

• The author's attitude towards something

• The setting of a story