Tone and Mood

For tone, we have to figure our how the ________ feels about the subject he or she is writing about.

• author

• reader

The mood is how the ________ is intended to feel about the subject.

• author

• reader

The connotation of a word is its meaning PLUS the ________ attached to it.

• emotions

• adjectives

With tone, the reader must pay attention to the _______ the author uses regarding the topic of the text.

• images

• words

When determining the mood, we need to pay attention to the ________.

• setting and atmosphere

• sounds the words make

We usually use ______ words to describe the mood

• sight

• feeling

What is tone?

• Author's attitude towards the subject?

• Reader's reaction. 

How is the mood developed?

• Through the author's feelings. 

• Through the atmosphere the author creates.

What is the first step to identifying tone?

• Determine if the tone is positive or negative based on the words the author uses. 

• Ask the author. 

What is the tone of the song "New Day"?

• Patriotic. 

• Sarcastic

• Optimistic

• Cautious.