Tone or Mood?
This is the speaker's attitude toward the subject.
Tone.
"I am so proud of all your hard work."
Proud.
A story that makes readers feel happy and cheerful creates this mood.
cheerful.
"The golden sun stretched across the quiet lake."
Possible tone?
peaceful or appreciative
The words an author chooses help create tone and mood.
word choice?
This is the feeling created in the reader.
Mood.
"I know we can make tomorrow better."
Hopeful.
A dark forest with strange sounds creates this mood.
mysterious
"The golden sun stretched across the quiet lake."
Possible mood?
calm or relaxed
The phrase "quiet lake" helps create this mood.
peaceful
The speaker's feelings belong to this.
Tone.
"Why would anyone litter in such a beautiful park?"
Frustrated.
Thunder, lightning, and creaking doors create this mood.
tense
"Rain tapped softly on the window while the world slept in silence."
What mood does this create?
calm or peaceful
The word "growled" helps create this mood.
tense or frightening
A feeling such as peaceful, nervous, or excited describes this.
Mood.
"The scientist carefully recorded every observation."
Serious.
A quiet beach at sunset creates this mood.
peaceful
"Rain tapped softly on the window while the world slept in silence."
What is the speaker's tone?
gentle or peaceful
This question helps identify tone: "How does the _______ feel?"
speaker
"Tone belongs to the _______; mood belongs to the _______."
Speaker.
Reader.
"I wonder what secrets the stars hold tonight."
Curious.
A poem about losing a friend may create this mood.
gloomy or sad
"Dark clouds swallowed the sky, and thunder growled in the distance."
What mood is created?
nervous, tense, or uneasy
This question helps identify mood: "How does the _______ feel?"
reader