Tone vs Mood

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?

• nervous

• relieved

• serious

• confident

Which of the following words decribes a negative mood?

• depressing

• tragic

• festive

• uncertain

Which words tell do we use when describing mood and tone?

• Emotions

• Verbs

• Nouns

What is tone?

• Tone is how the reader feels when or after reading the story.

• Tone is how the author feels about what s/he writes about.

• Tone is the characters' actions and feelings.

_______________- The attitude that a writer takes towards his or her subject.

• Denotation

• Anecdote

• Mood

• Tone

How a reader feels when reading a written work.

• Denotation

• Anecdote

• Mood

• Tone

Which of these statements DOES NOT help create that mood?

• “A scratching sound against the house made him start”

• “Nathan had been in the old house before”

• “A low moan came from the basement”

• “Three loud knocks sounded at the front door

Which of the following best describes the difference between tone and mood in literature?

• Tone is the author's attitude; mood is the reader's feeling.

• Tone is the setting; mood is the plot.

• Tone is the theme; mood is the character.

• Tone is the dialogue; mood is the conflict.

What is the tone of the following sentence? 'The sun shone brightly, and the children laughed as they played in the park.'

• Joyful

• Melancholic

• Serious

• Indifferent

Which word best describes a positive mood?

• Gloomy

• Cheerful

• Tense

• Anxious