Mood is...

Tone is...

What mood is evoked from this passage?

Abshu wished that his own family could have stayed together. There were four of them who ended up in foster care: him, two younger sisters, and a baby brother. He understood why his mother did what she did, but he couldn't help wondering if there might have been a better way.

What is the tone of the following passage?

Jessica walked slowly through the hallway. “Come out, come out, wherever you are!” she yelled. Since the room was dark, she had to feel around for the doorknob to the dining room. As her hand closed around the cool brass knob, she gave it a firm twist to the right, opening the door to the dining hall with a satisfying bang. The long table was illuminated by a stream of moonlight from a large bay window to her right, allowing her to see enough to enter the room. She giggled with nervousness as she took a few steps forward, stopping short at the sight of something shadowy moving in the corner.

Dear Dad,

Congratulations on completing your first marathon! I know you set this goal a long time ago, and you worked really hard to achieve it. You have shown me that if I work hard, I can achieve my goals, too!

-Kaleb

Which word best describes the tone of this note?

“Which team do we play in soccer this week?” asked Tim.

“The Ravens,” replied Nathan, sighing. “We played them earlier in the season and they outscored us by three goals.”

“That’s not fair!” moaned Tim. “If we already played them, why do we have to play them again?” Nathan shrugged. “I don’t know.”

“I think we should just forfeit the game now,” said Tim. “We have no chance of winning at all.”

Which of the following words best reflects the mood of this passage?

Dear Jason,

I was sorry to hear that your grandfather passed away. I know how close the two of you were. I am sure you miss him a lot. Call me if you want to talk.

-Carter

Which word best describes the tone of this note?

Dear Makenna,

We have cheerleading tryouts at my school next week. I’m pretty sure I’ll make the team. I have been practicing my jumps, and my ten years of gymnastics classes should help me stand out. Plus, you know me and my loud voice!

-Mandie

Which word best describes the tone of this note?

Select the text where the author's tone is negative:

I stepped into the blinding stage light. My heart was racing and I felt nauseated.

Select the tone of the text:

I stepped in front of the exhilarating stage lights. My heart leapt with excitement as I heard the enlivening sound of applause.

Select the tone of the text:

Which tone word below best describes the following sentence?

"Don't worry about a thing...because every little thing is going to be alright..."

Which mood word below best describes the following sentence?

"Don't worry about a thing...because every little thing is going to be alright..."

What might be the setting of a story with a lighthearted, relaxed mood?

A story's mood is often implied, instead of stated outright. What does "implied" mean?

The tone is determined by the...

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.

Which words show that this text has a mocking tone?

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 words give this passage an anxious tone?

How do you feel about identifying the tone and mood of a passage?