Diction - Tone and Mood

​ ​ (a)   is an author's choice of words, phrases, and sentence structures that create meaning and impact the reader.

• Diction
• Tone
• Mood
• Theme

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

​ (a)   is the writer's attitude towards the subject.

• Tone
• Style
• Theme
• Mood

Tags

CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B

​ (a)   is the overall feeling or atmosphere of a text.

• Mood
• Tone
• Theme
• Setting

Tags

CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B

Read the following passage and choose the most suitable adjective to describe the tone.

She stared at the clock, tapping her fingers against the desk. The second hand dragged itself forward, each tick stretching the endless silence of the room. A sigh escaped her lips as she glanced at the untouched work in front of her.

• Frustrated

• Indifferent

• Joyful

• Relaxed

Tags

CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B

Read the passage below and choose the most suitable adjective to describe the mood.

The trees swayed gently in the evening breeze, their golden leaves drifting lazily to the ground. The setting sun cast warm streaks of orange and pink across the quiet park bench, where an old couple sat, hands intertwined.

• Tense

• Serene

• Chaotic

• Mysterious

Tags

CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B

While tone and mood can sometimes be described using similar adjectives, what is the key difference between them in a text?

Tags

CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B